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TOURETTE'S DISORDER
GETTING DIAGNOSIS:
AFTER DIAGNOSIS:
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Although there is no cure for Tourette's Syndrome, the condition in many individuals improves in their late teens and early 20s.
Recognize the signs:
Simple tics:
Eye blinking
Head jerking
Shoulder shrugging
Eye darting
Nose twitching
Mouth movements
Grunting
Coughing
Throat clearing
Barking
Complex tics:
Touching or smelling objects
Repeating observed movements
Stepping in a certain pattern
Obscene gesturing
Bending or twisting
Hopping
Repeating one's own words or phrases
Repeating others' words or phrases
Using vulgar, obscene or swear words
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
Please consult a Neuropsychologist or a Neurologist.
**Please note that this does not constitue a diagnosis and does not replace professional consultation.
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