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General Information                                                                    

Overview:
Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition characterized by motor and vocal tics that begin in childhood.

Tics:

• Are involuntary
• Can change in type and frequency
• Often worsen with stress or excitement

Misconception:
Only a small percentage of people with Tourette’s experience involuntary swearing.

Symptoms                                                                                   

Motor tics

• Eye blinking
• Facial movements
• Head or shoulder jerking

Vocal tics

• Throat clearing
• Grunting or sniffing
• Repeating sounds or words

Pattern

• Tics are involuntary
• Severity may change over time
• Often increase with stress