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      • It is true that some people with Tourette have difficulties throughout their lives. It is also true that many people with Tourette are very successful. They are often high achievers and find that their tics can become less severe or go away when they are concentrating on a task at hand. Many people also have fewer tics as they grow up.
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      Five Things You May Not Know About Tourette Syndrome

  2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › touretteTourette syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 8, 2018 · Tourette (too-RET) syndrome is a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can't be easily controlled. For instance, you might repeatedly blink your eyes, shrug your shoulders or blurt out unusual sounds or offensive words. Tics typically show up between ages 2 and 15, with the average being around 6 years of age.

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  4. www.cdc.gov › tourette-syndrome › articlesFive Things You May Not Know About Tourette Syndrome

    May 15, 2024 · It is true that some people with Tourette have difficulties throughout their lives. It is also true that many people with Tourette are very successful. They are often high achievers and find that their tics can become less severe or go away when they are concentrating on a task at hand.

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  6. www.ninds.nih.gov › disorders › tourette-syndromeTourette Syndrome | National Institute of Neurological ...

    Jul 19, 2024 · For some people, TS can be a chronic condition with symptoms that last into adulthood. In some cases, tics may worsen in adulthood. TS is not a degenerative condition (one that continues to get worse) and individuals with TS have a normal life expectancy. Classification of tics and symptoms

  7. abilitycentral.org › article › seven-questions-youSeven Questions You Might Have About Tourette’s Syndrome

    Dec 15, 2023 · About 200,000 people in the U.S. have a severe form of Tourette's Syndrome (TS). This article will answer seven Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about TS, including: What is Tourette's Syndrome? What are the types of tics associated with Tourette’s?

  8. www.health.harvard.edu › blog › tourette-syndromeTourette syndrome: Understanding the basics - Harvard Health

    Aug 7, 2023 · It's hard to know exactly how common Tourette syndrome is, as many children go undiagnosed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in 162 children has Tourette syndrome. TS is about four times more common in boys than girls. What causes Tourette syndrome? We don't know exactly what causes TS.

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  9. tourette.org › about-tourette › overviewFAQs - Tourette Association of America

    Frequently Asked Questions. The TAA aims to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders. What is Tourette Syndrome? How is Tourette Syndrome diagnosed? What are the most common symptoms? What is the prevalence of Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders? Is TS inherited? What is Coprolalia?

  10. www.cdc.gov › tourette-syndrome › aboutAbout Tourette Syndrome | Tourette Syndrome | CDC

    May 15, 2024 · Tourette syndrome (TS) is a condition of the nervous system. TS causes people to have "tics". Tics are sudden twitches, movements, or sounds that people do repeatedly. People who have tics cannot stop their body from doing these things. For example, a person might keep blinking over and over.