Oswaldo displays multiple motor tics, like facial grimacing, jerking his head, and neck stretching, but no vocal tics.Because he has only a motor tic and is not displaying vocal tics, his doctor is most likely to diagnose him with:
A)persistent motor or vocal tic disorder.
B)stereotypic movement disorder.
C)developmental coordination disorder.
D)attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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Persistent motor or vocal tic disorder is characterized by the presence of either motor or vocal tics, but not both, for more than a year. Since Oswaldo has only motor tics and no vocal tics, this diagnosis fits his condition best.

Oswaldo Displays Multiple Motor Tics, Like Facial Grimacing, Jerking His