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    while, but eventually you give in” (Marlene Targ Brill 18). Tourette syndrome can be compared to poison ivy in some aspects. Individuals with Tourette syndrome have been suffering with tics and tantrums for hundreds of years, but today there are treatments that can help control the symptoms of Tourettes, allowing sufferers to live a normal life. The history of Tourette syndrome is very interesting. Hundreds of years ago those with Tourettes were thought of very differently all around the world.

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    Tourette syndrome Overview- The Tourette syndrome (TS), also called Tourette's disorder (TD) is a chronic neurobehavioral syndrome mainly caused by abnormal metabolism of dopamine. It is a disorder that begins in childhood. The main symptom is to have tics repeated. Tics can be of various types, for example, open and close ripetamente eyelids, throat clearing, repeated movements of the head, etc., tics are very common in children. However, children with Tourette's syndrome have many tics types of

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    happening. This is what school can be like for a child with Tourette Syndrome, making it hard for him or her to be in any kind of social situation. Tourette Syndrome produces involuntary tics which can be hard for any school aged child or adolescent. Little is known about the cause of Tourette Syndrome and there is no cure, making the diagnoses look somber, but there are various treatments and ways of coping, but most patients with Tourette Syndrome don’t have to worry about it for

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    Tim Howard Tourette Syndrome Tim Howard, an amazing soccer player, also has Tourette syndrome. Tourette’s is a disease where people have tics and cannot concentrate on objects or things for a long time. Howard says, “Sports were my sanctuary. Being outside, playing soccer or basketball, I wasn’t focused on my tics, just on the opponent. I couldn’t even tell you if I dealing with tics. Sports were my escape” (Zuckerman 11). The main symptoms of Tourette syndrome are tics, involuntary muscle

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    Tourette syndrome (TS) is a disorder of the brain that is observed in people who have involuntary movements or vocalizations called tics. Named after Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourette who first discovered this disorder, this French neurologist described a noblewoman who exhibited these symptoms in 1885. These tics could range from repetitive movements to inappropriate vocalizations. Early symptoms of Tourette syndrome occur in children at around 3 and 9 years and occur in equal percentages in

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    Tourette Syndrome Works Cited Not Included Tourette Syndrome was named for George Gilles de la Tourette, who first discovered the syndrome in 1885. Today there is still a mystery surrounding the disorder, it?s causes and it?s cures. But one of the biggest mysteries is an associated behavior called coprolalia. This symptom is the uncontrolled swearing or socially unacceptable utterances that some with Tourettes experience. Although despite the media?s fascination, Tourette syndrome is not

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    Tourette Syndrome Tourette syndrome is an inherited severe neurological disorder usually occurring before the age of eighteen and is associated with a degree of facial and body tics sometimes accompanied by random declarations of phrases or obscenities (2,3). The facial and body tics associated with the disorder can be painful and even embarrassing. Involuntary body movements such as jaw snapping, gyrating, hopping, and obscene gesturing are to name a few (1). Tourette Syndrome was named

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    The disorder known as Tourette Syndrome, dates back to the late 1800’s when a French neurologist named George Gilles de la Tourette, described a disorder which involved a twitching and jerking of the body. Since this time, much information has been learned about this disorder. We now know that approximately 1 percentage of children are affected by this disorder, and it is often long-lasting or a lifelong condition. Information about the areas of symptoms, theories, and treatment have greatly advanced

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    Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder that involves uncontrollable, repetitive movements and/or sounds. Tourette’s is extremely common, having over 200,000 cases every year in America alone. TS is usually found in children between ages six and eighteen and can last a life time. Tourette’s is a devastating disorder that can lead to other disorders if not treated properly. Tourette’s is usually associated with foul language, random aggression and harsh blinking. Since Tourette’s is usually

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              “Tourette Kids” Sometimes we are happy Sometimes we are sad Sometimes we get teased Sometimes we get mad Although we seem different When tics appear each day Remember this disease chose us And no the other way So if we jerk, or yell, or swear Please try not to forget It isn’t us doing it But a disease called Tourette ----Jason Valencia---- Touretter 1986, 10 years old Living with Tourette syndrome gives a deeper insight to the highly misunderstood

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