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
Tourette Syndrome is still very misunderstood.
Below are some of the frequently asked questions about the syndrome, along with the facts to end some of the myths and misconceptions.
Adoption has a process. But can someone with Tourette adopt? Here we look at the possibility, and how much this differs from
Tourette syndrome can cause major disruptions in a persons life. But with the right treatment, support and acceptance, someone with TS can
Despite progress being made to understand Tourette, there isn’t a cure for the syndrome. This is more difficult considering how much it
Thanks to a controversial documentary aired by Channel 4 recently, concern has grown about Tourette being contagious. In short- it isn’t. However
Tiredness can make tics worse. Tics can be made worse indirectly due to stress from fatigue and increased caffeine consumption. You know
Although Tourette syndrome is classed as a disability in many countries, it isn’t regarded as a learning disability. Tourette syndrome does not
Tics can be simple or complex. This doesn’t necessarily refer to the severity of the tic, or how often they occur. It
A common worry is whether the tics we experience are fake or ‘put on’. But fear not. If you are asking this
Tourette is often described as causing ‘involuntary‘ motor and vocal tics. But are tics really involuntary? It depends on who you ask.
Tourette affects day to day life. But is that enough for it to be considered a disability? Well, it really does depend
Despite what you may have heard, Tourette is not a disease. Tourette is a ‘syndrome’, and is often refereed to as ‘Tourette
An episode of severe tics can indeed look like a seizure, but the two aren’t related. That being said, there can be
Struggling to sleep has been an issue for as long as I can remember. Sometimes it’s intrusive thoughts and overthinking, sometimes sensory
Tourette Syndrome affected me at a very early age. By the age of nine I was diagnosed with this neurological disorder after
Tics tend to run in families, and they certainly do in mine. However it seems there isn’t a gene that causes Tourette
Many Tourette sufferers live with a positive outlook on life. But as someone with Tourette, I can safely say it is not
Can people with Tourette’s drive? It depends on two factors. The severity of tics, and the countries laws. In the UK for
Did you know that if everyone with Tourette’s lived in one nation, it would be the 20th most populated in the world
Everyone with Tourette syndrome has tics, but not everyone with tics has Tourette syndrome. Those diagnosed with Tourette have both motor and
There are many misconceptions floating about the web related to Tourette’s Syndrome. It is one of the most misunderstood conditions out there,
For decades now the assumption has been that Tourette’s sufferers swear a lot. It has led to numerous comedy skits and is