Can someone with Tourette’s adopt?
Adoption has a process. But can someone with Tourette adopt? Here we look at the possibility, and how much this differs from … Read post
tourette myths and faq’s
Can someone with Tourette’s live a normal life?
Tourette syndrome can cause major disruptions in a persons life. But with the right treatment, support and acceptance, someone with TS can … Read post
Is Tourette Syndrome curable?
Despite progress being made to understand Tourette, there isn’t a cure for the syndrome. This is more difficult considering how much it … Read post
Is Tourette Syndrome contagious?
Thanks to a controversial documentary aired by Channel 4 recently, concern has grown about Tourette being contagious. In short- it isn’t. However … Read post
Can tiredness and fatigue make tics worse?
Tiredness can make tics worse. Tics can be made worse indirectly due to stress from fatigue and increased caffeine consumption. You know … Read post
Is Tourette’s a learning disability?
Although Tourette syndrome is classed as a disability in many countries, it isn’t regarded as a learning disability. Tourette syndrome does not … Read post
The difference between simple and complex tics
Tics can be simple or complex. This doesn’t necessarily refer to the severity of the tic, or how often they occur. It … Read post
Am I faking tics in Tourette syndrome?
A common worry is whether the tics we experience are fake or ‘put on’. But fear not. If you are asking this … Read post
Are tics voluntary or involuntary?
Tourette is often described as causing ‘involuntary‘ motor and vocal tics. But are tics really involuntary? It depends on who you ask. … Read post
The history of Tourette Syndrome
It’s the Middle Ages in Speyer, Germany.Renown for its Romanesque Cathedral, Speyer was an important location for the Holy Roman Empire. By … Read post