The probability of getting Tourette Syndrome is extremely low, so if you or someone you know suffers from the disorder, you can rest assured that this it is quite uncommon. In fact, it is so uncommon that neurologists go through thorough tests before giving a diagnosis because Tourette’s is easily mistaken for many other “tic” disorders and other problems in child development. Continue Reading…
I thought I might shed some light on the real issues that people who suffer from Tourette Syndrome deal with everyday. Here is an “FAQ” from a series of questions I’ve received in the past. I hope you enjoy them and that they give you a better understanding of what it’s like to live with the disorder. Also, It’s important to note that if I quiet my mind, relax, and come to peace through meditation, you can relieve Tics from my life. Continue Reading…
The origin of Tourette Syndrome goes back over a hundred years, when Georges Gilles de la Tourette (a famous French neurologist) studied various Tic disorders across a series of patients. Although Tourette Syndrome today is known as a neurological disorder, at the time it was being researched as the result from a recent Encephalitis epidemic that had effected many throughout Europe. Continue Reading…
The exact cause of Tourette Syndrome really depends on the way you intended the question. If you’re looking for an answer on a scientific level, the disorder is caused by the central nervous system. Since it is neurological disorder, the cause is in the sufferer’s brain and genetic makeup.
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I wanted to give my official response to South Park’s Le Petit Tourette. If you live in North America, you’re probably aware of Comedy Central’s hit television show South Park. If you are not familiar, South Park is a show that is hilariously funny and has made history by exploring controversial issues and finding humor with topics that most people find extremely offensive and taboo.
Tourette Syndrome, referred by many specialists as Tourette disorder, is a condition of the central nervous system that involves involuntary acts of motor and/or vocal tics. This disorder is usually genetically inherited and is discovered in an individual’s childhood. While there are many tic disorders, in order to be diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome you generally should have the appearance of more than one motor tic and at least 1 vocal tic, be under the age of 18 when the symptoms are first noticed, and have been experiencing the tics for at least 12 consecutive months. Continue Reading…