Technology Based Interventions for Tourette’s Syndrome-A Brief Review

Abstract

Individuals diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome (TS) often have a diminished quality of life and are prone to mental health challenges, which can affect them and their family members negatively. Unfortunately, accessing face-to-face support for tics can be challenging, thereby creating an opportunity for online interventions to help manage Tourette’s symptoms. Relevant literature was identified through the use of specific search terms, including ‘Tourette’s Syndrome,’ ‘Technological interventions,’ ‘Online interventions,’ and ‘Assistive technology,’ across several research databases. Twelve research papers investigating online interventions for Tourette’s were identified and selected for the review. Findings showed that behavioral interventions, meditation, and support groups were the primary online interventions used for Tourette’s management, for both children and adults with Tourette’s. All of the aforementioned interventions have demonstrated favorable outcomes, such as decreased tic severity, improved symptom management, and enhanced well-being. Nevertheless, there is still much to learn about how technology can be optimally utilized in this regard.