Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by motor and vocal tics. It is not a defect, damage, or measure of intelligence.
Key Facts
- Tics are involuntary, wax and wane, and change over time.
- Co-occurring conditions common: ADHD, OCD, anxiety.
- Intelligence and capability are unaffected.
- Many excel in creative, analytical, or focused pursuits.
Supportive Approach
- Focus on strengths, not tics.
- Accommodations (extra time, sensory breaks) enable success.
- CBIT (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics) reduces tic severity.
- Education reduces stigma; peer understanding fosters inclusion.
With acceptance and appropriate support, people with TS thrive in all life domains.
