Assessing the severity of tardive dyskinesia: A step-by-step guide on how to use AIMS − the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement disorder caused by exposure to dopamine-receptor blocking agents, most commonly antipsychotic drugs.^1,2 While TD is chronic, physical symptoms may fluctuate in severity over time.³ However, severity does not correlate with impact, and a patient's productivity, daily activities, and social life may be impacted even when sym