In an airport with Tourette

Airports can be stressful at the best of times. Add Tourette syndrome and it can become even more difficult.
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  • In 2026, a 13-year-old boy with Tourette syndrome was refused boarding on a flight after repeatedly shouting the word “bomb” due to Coprolalia. The incident sparked widespread discussion about the need for greater awareness and understanding of Tourette syndrome in airports and across the aviation industry. (link) (video)
  • In S1 E2 of Baylen Out Loud, Baylen Dupree experiences vocal tics and copropraxia at the airport. The clip demonstrates the difficulty of navigating an airport with Tourette. (link)
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