Table 2 Difficulties in secondary school reported by young people with TS, parents and staff
Type of school difficulty | Self-report frequency (percentage) | Parent-report frequency (percentage) | Staff-report frequency (percentage) |
|---|---|---|---|
Concentration | 22/35 (62.9Â %) | 23/35 (65.7Â %) | 18/35 (51.4Â %) |
Unhelpful staff response to tics | 20/35 (57.1Â %) | 21/35 (60.0Â %) | 7/35 (20.0Â %) |
Difficulties with other students | 20/35 (57.1Â %) | 16/35 (45.7Â %) | 7/35 (20.0Â %) |
Homework | 15/35 (42.8Â %) | 18/35 (51.4Â %) | 8/35 (22.9Â %) |
Examinations | 15/35 (42.8Â %) | 11/35 (31.4Â %) | 7/35 (20.0Â %) |
Anxiety in school | 10/35 (28.6Â %) | 12/35 (34.3Â %) | 17/35 (48.6Â %) |
Writing | 9/35 (25.7Â %) | 10/35 (28.6Â %) | 5/35 (14.3Â %) |
Managing anger in school | 9/35 (25.7Â %) | 9/35 (25.7Â %) | 6/35 (17.1Â %) |