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Information related to adults with Tourette Syndrome.
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Leaflets
Factsheet - A guide to the Genetics of Tourette Syndrome
Since the 1980s it has been known that Tourette Syndrome can run in families. Probably most people with TS (but not all) do have other family members with some signs of the condition, including very mild tics or other features such as ADHD or OCD rather than tics.
Factsheet - Coprophenomena
Coprophenomena is the involuntary expression of socially unacceptable words or gestures including coprolalia, coprographia and copropraxia.
Factsheet - Exam revision tips
This factsheet offers information on what exam access arrangements are available to someone with TS and tips on how to best prepare for exams.
Children & young people
Factsheet - Transitioning to higher education: A student's guide
A helpful guide with advice and information to aid the smooth transition from further to higher education.
Download 1727102218_Factsheet---Transitioning-to-higher-education---students.pdf
Adults & TS
Factsheet for Employees
We have put some information together that looks at steps to employment, disclosing your condition, managing stress at work, how to deal with discrimination in the workplace and the responsibility of an employer including reasonable adjustments.
Tic Attack document only - A4 Easy print
Easy print version of the A4 Tic Attacks document, for adults and children.
Tic Attack document only - A4 Easy print, child friendly version
Adapted version of the Tic Attacks document for children, with images.
TS Passport - A4 Easy print
Easy print version of the TS Passport for adults and children.
TS Passport with Tic Attacks sheet - A4 Easy print
Easy print version of the TS Passport for adults and children, with Tic Attacks sheet.
Report
Children & young people
Differences and similarities of ASD and Tourette Syndrome
Chartered research psychologist and freelance neurodiversity consultant Seonaid Anderson is the author of an interesting article featured in the 2021 Jan/Feb edition of SEN magazine.
The article compares the many differences and similarities between Tourette Syndrome (TS) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), such as prevalence, symptoms, co-occurring conditions and movements which are associated with each condition.
Neurodiversity at work
This report highlights the benefits of having a 'neurodiverse' workforce and aims to identify policies and practices to ensure the integration of people with neurological conditions into mainstream employment.
Managing TS
Psychology at work - improving wellbeing and productivity in the workplace
Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour, from communication and memory to thought and emotion. This report from the British Psychological Society can be used by policy makers, commissioners, practitioners and employers to apply relevant psychological theory, evidence and practice to design interventions that work with human behaviour, not against it.
Download 1511349992_Psychology-at-work---improving-wellbeing-and-productivity-in-the-workplace.pdf
Videos
About TS
Dance, Yoga and how it's helped my TS
Clair Beckett, professional dancer, yoga teacher and theatre company director talks about her experience of movement based practices and how they support her TS.
Managing TS
Do-IT talking Neurodiversity with Paul Stevenson, Tourette Syndrome Advocate
A short video interview about Neurodiversity focusing on Tourette Syndrome. Professor Amanda Kirby of Do-IT Solutions discusses Neurodiversity and what is important about it with Paul Stevenson, Tourette Syndrom Advocate.
About TS
Jamie Sanders on Tourettes jokes
Jamie discusses the misuse of the word Tourettes in popular culture, and how this limits people's understanding of the condition
Russian Dolls
‘Russian Doll’ is a film made by Clair Beckett in collaboration with Street Factory and Red5 films, as part of a project called 'Hip Hop Hope' funded by the Arts Council England.
About TS
TA Ambassadors - What makes us tic?
Our TikTok Ambassadors meet up to tell us what they think the public should know about Tourette syndrome.
About TS
Things Not To Say To People With Tourette Syndrome
The fantastic BBC3 series 'Things Not To Say To People', that helps break down stereotypes and myths about social groups have made an episode on Tourette Syndrome.
About TS
This is Tourette's - It's Not What You Think!
Take a look at our TS Awareness video featuring real people telling their story. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our video. This is for you.
About TS
University of Nottingham research study into online support groups
An online survey exploring users’ experiences of using online support groups for tic disorders and Tourette syndrome
Children & young people
Yusuke Osada: Finding solace in the piano
Yusuke Osada is a talented pianist who finds that his tics stop when he plays the piano. In this inspiring video, Yusuke talks about his relationship with music and urges other people with TS to take up an instrument and see what happens...
Books
Breaking Free from OCD: A CBT Guide for Young People and Their Families
This self-help book for young people aged 10-16 is for adolescents who have suffered from, or know someone who has suffered from, OCD, their families, teachers, carers, and mental health professionals.
Front of the class
Brad Cohen has TS and in this book outlines the journey he took to become a teacher.
I Swear - My Life with Tourette’s
The funny and moving autobiography offering extraordinary insight into what it is like to live with a severe form of Tourette's syndrome. From the award-winning Scottish campaigner.
The Tourettes Survival Kit: Tools for Young Adults with Tics
Struggling to manage your tics in the classroom? Worried about your tics in a job interview or on a first date? This survival kit will give you the tools to survive and thrive in every location - at home, school, work or out with friends.
Tic Disorders - A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Uttom Chowdhury and Dr Tara Murphy. Foreword by Suzanne Dobson, Chief Executive of Tourettes Action UK.
Whatever Happened To Twitch Morgan?: A Life with Tourette syndrome by David Jowsey
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO TWITCH MORGAN? 'An approachable and uplifting story of life with Tourette syndrome'
Links
Children & young people
Online ID card application form
Complete your application for a TS ID card online and submit all supporting documents plus a passport size photo (Jpeg).
Click here to apply online
Website links
How can brands engage better with customers with invisible disabilities?
Serena Bhandari joined Martin Newman from Consumer Focus (a podcast which aims to educate, inform and provoke debate on how businesses can offer the best possible experience and service to their customers).to discuss her experiences around having Tourette Syndrome, and how stores and restaurants can make sure that staff can assist customers with ‘invisible’ disabilities.
Press cuttings
About TS
New Scientist article: People with Tourette's may find it easier to pick up new skills
People with Tourette's syndrome seem to have enhanced memory that could make them better at learning tasks unconsciously, such as speaking a second language or driving a car.
