"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"
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"It may look mild on the outside but many tics are not visible to others"
Tourette's 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"
Guildford Support Group, The Spike Heritage Centre, Warren Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3JH.
TicFest North, Peak Venture, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Kent Support Group, Marmox Caxton House 101-103 Hopewell Drive Chatham Kent ME5 7NP
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