"In assembly, one of the teachers told me to stop flicking my shoe. When I looked at him, my eyes rolled up in a tic. He kept me in at break for being rude, I was too embarassed to tell him it was a tic"
"A fabulous relaxing weekend for both adults and children alike. Didn't have to explain to anyone about TS or tics...this was a new experience! Brilliant food, thoroughly enjoyable activities and great company. What an amazing supportive TS community we have"
Tourette Syndrome is an inherited, neurological condition, the key features of which are tics, involuntary and uncontrollable sounds and movements. TS is a complex condition and covers a wide spectrum of symptoms.
Tourettes Action is a support and research charity working to improve the lives of people living with Tourette's Syndrome. Our services include a help desk, befriender network, information and resources.
"In assembly, one of the teachers told me to stop flicking my shoe. When I looked at him, my eyes rolled up in a tic. He kept me in at break for being rude, I was too embarassed to tell him it was a tic"
Hull Support Group, Drypool green community centre, Hull hu8 8rf
Guildford Support Group, Guildford Spike, Warren Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3JH
Aged between 14-60 years old with frequent tics? Help researchers develop an effective and cheap treatment for tics… https://t.co/Dk1QLRdEjo
Our second workshop for parents & carers is taking place in London 30th November.Our workshops include chaired disc… https://t.co/SJWT5TCu88
Stigma? Bullying? University of Kent is carrying out a new and exciting study about the stigma of TS funded by Tour… https://t.co/JQUdvFJSAp
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