Learn About Tourette Syndrome

Tourette Syndrome (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.

Children’s Mental Disorders: A Journey for Parents and Children
Children's Mental Disorders

Meet two families and hear about their experiences living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Tourette Syndrome.

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DIAGNOSING TS
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Learn about how TS and other tic disorders are diagnosed.

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
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Tips and information about managing Tourette syndrome and supporting the child.

BULLYING
Boy and girl making fun of another girl

Learn more about resources and tools to recognize and prevent bullying.