Let’s talk about Sensory Processing Disorder. SPD (sometimes known as sensory integration dysfunction) is a neurological disorder that mixes up sensory signals and sends all kinds of abnormal responses to our nervous system. We do get the sensory information but…
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Day 13: Tourette Awareness 2020
Intrusive thoughts. What is an intrusive thought? Well, psychologists/psychiatrists will say “it is an unwelcome involuntary thought, image, or unpleasant idea that may become an obsession, is upsetting or distressing, and can feel difficult to manage or eliminate.” I would…
Day 12: Tourette Awareness 2020
Today I will share a small story that relates to my post about seeking a diagnosis for educational support and why it is important. Not an easy story for me to tell, but if I am going to advocate, I…
Day 11: Tourette Awareness 2020
Some questions people have asked about MY experience with TS and the answers today! Q: What is the worst part of Tourette’s for you now as an adult? A: I would say the worst is the physical pain due to…
Day 10: Tourette Awareness 2020
Education and Learning disorders, challenges, and glitches. If you are an adult with TS and taking any courses or programs, or a parent of a child with TS this post could be of interest to you. My first recommendation is…
Day 9: Tourette Awareness 2020
So now we know now why it is problematic to use Tourette Syndrome as a joke, media fodder, entertainment, or stupid headlines. We know that suicide rates are 4 times higher in those with Tourette Syndrome, and we have some…
Day 8: Tourette Awareness 2020
This is a list of SOME of the tics that people with TS can have, they are good examples of obvious and not so obvious tics. These particular tics are a few of the many that I personally have. Tics:Throat…
Day 7: Tourette Awareness 2020
Let’s talk a bit about coprolalia. Most people think that having Tourette Syndrome means swearing uncontrollably… in large part we have the media to thank for this. Movies commonly use this as entertainment fodder. News articles use them as headlines…
Day 6: Tourette Awareness 2020
Employment with Tourette Syndrome. This is a big, tricky topic that I can never cover fully. Since you do not outgrow TS, there are many fresh out of school young adults, as well as many older adults trying to figure…
Day 5: Tourette Awareness 2020
Questions commonly asked about Tourette syndrome, premonitory urges, and suppression of tics. Q: Do you know you are going to tic? A: The answer to that is sometimes, for some people. Some people with TS (but not all) can have…