A chat with the Tourette OCD Alberta Network
From a cosy Canmore cafe, the Rockies are a reminder of the worlds harsh, unforgiving nature. Not that this has ever stopped humans trying to tame it. The mountains stand tall, as do the Albertans beneath them, trying to navigate a different landscape. Research into Tourette and OCD takes place in this province, embracing a […]
Levelling up: Life as a Game Artist with Tourette syndrome
Lu, 21, is an indie game artist and director, studying a masters in Game Art at Falmouth University and currently working as a 2D artist at Strange Folk Studios. I had the pleasure of asking Lu a few questions on working/studying in the game industry with Tourette syndrome. Hi Lu! Firstly, you seem to have a few projects on […]
Tourette and OCD support in Canada
Canada contains national and regional charities and organisations within its provinces and territories. Tourette Canada International OCD Foundation Articles from provinces and territories
Whoopa! A chat with Jump Start Jonny
Jump start Jonny– aka Jonny Stewart- has a mission. His mission is to get kids fit. As a child, Jonny found it difficult to concentrate. The lack of concentration would affect sports too, however Jonny did become successful in squash. After discovering a love for group exercise Jonny became a fitness instructor, a change from […]
Does Dan Aykroyd have Tourette?
Dan Aykroyd. The iconic actor, comedian, musician. While Aykroyd is renowned for his witty performances and ghost-busting abilities, some myth-busting needs to be done. Does Dan Aykroyd have Tourette Syndrome? As we know, Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations known as tics. In an interview with NPR, […]
Does Melanie Sykes have Tourette? A sufferer speaks
In July 2023, news channels started publishing articles stating Melanie Sykes- a British television presenter- was recently diagnosed with Tourette syndrome. The problem is, Melanie Sykes took to Twitter to say this wasn’t the case. Hello there. For the record I have NOT been 'diagnosed' with Tourettes. I self identify because of my studies and […]
Does Billie Eilish have Tourette?
Billie Eilish has Tourette syndrome. Here’s what Billie has to say about living with the condition.
Neuroimaging in Tourette syndrome: a chat with Jade-Jocelyne Zouki
Many thanks for chatting with us Jade. How did you get into researching Tourette syndrome? I got involved in Tourette syndrome research in the third year of my Psychology degree while undertaking an internship at the Royal Children’s Hospital here in Melbourne. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to continue researching Tourette syndrome for […]
Clenching fist tics
A clenched fist is normally an aggressive gesture. With a tic-disorder, a clenched fist comes from an unwanted urge, and not a sign of aggression. In ways, clenched fists tics can share similarities with tics like foot-stomping. They may appear aggressive or defensive, giving people the wrong perception. This can lead to problems for children […]
Muscle-related tics
Motor tics work muscles. Sometimes, tics specifically target muscles, such as tensing and flexing. This can be tiring, and risk injury due to overuse. Motor tics work muscles. Eye blinking, head nodding, punching… muscles work to carry out these tics. For some, the muscle movement is the tic, involving flexing, tensing or squeezing. This can […]