"People need to know that TS is involuntary. We don't need pity, but some will always need help, support and understanding"
"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"
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.
"People need to know that TS is involuntary. We don't need pity, but some will always need help, support and understanding"
Dads/male role models support group, Online via zoom
Parent support group, Online via zoom
Tourettes Action strongly supports research into TS because we believe the more we know, the more we can help. This… https://t.co/2IhS4eyu1M
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