Which response is most therapeutic when a parent whose child is diagnosed with Tourette's disorder voices concerns that their child's facial contortions are merely acts of defiance?

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Tourette's disorder is most often thought to be a genetic neurologic disorder whose characteristic behaviors are involuntary in nature.Referring to the child as mentally ill is not a true description of the situation.Asking the parent to further discuss the idea that the tics are an act of defiance is inappropriate since that is not true.Behavioral modification is not effective on involuntary behaviors.

Which Response Is Most Therapeutic When a Parent Whose Child