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TS in the media
Examples of Tourette Syndrome being covered on television, in the press and other media outlets.
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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.
Videos
About TS
Growing Up with Tourettes
Top international digital star, Caspar Lee interviews young people about growing up with Tourette Syndrome in this heart-warming video.
Hollywood actor, Dash Mihok, talks about working with Tourette Syndrome
Watch a CNN interview with Dash Mihok, a Hollywood actor with Tourette's about his fight to put a stop to bullying.
Tourette Syndrome: "So f*cking funny you'll cry!"
A video filmed by Meredith, sister to Mason, to point out to comedians who use TS as part of their act, that it isn't always a laughing matter.
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
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Press cuttings
Hollywood actor, Dash Mihok, talks about working with Tourette Syndrome
Watch a CNN interview with Dash Mihok, a Hollywood actor with Tourette's about his fight to put a stop to bullying.
Tourettes Action Passport
Funded by the Big Lottery, TA commissioned the University of Nottingham to undertake research on improving the Psychosocial Experiences of Adolescents with Tourette Syndrome.
