Tag: #TS (page 2)

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Diagnosis: How do I get a diagnosis for myself or my child? Neurological conditions can be quite tricky to diagnose, especially things like Tourette because there is no way to positively identify it by taking a blood test, or a…

Your child has been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome (Or you suspect they may have Tourette or some other tic disorder , now what? One of the most common errors…

Yesterday I spoke about the terrible misinformation that people with TS will “outgrow” it, and where that misinformation seems to stem from. Today I want to talk about why it matters! Imagine you have a child who starts to have…

It’s TS Awareness month! This is the month where you should not feel shy to ask me about Tourette Syndrome, whether it is me specific, TS in general, or about the comorbidities that go with it (other conditions that go…