Tourette syndrome
1. Introduction
Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition where a person has tics — movements or sounds they cannot fully control.
Keywords: tics, neurological, childhood
2. Types of Tics
a) Motor Tics
Movements of the body.
Examples: blinking, head jerks, shoulder shrugs.
b) Vocal Tics
Sounds made without control.
Examples: throat clearing, sniffing, repeating words.
Keywords: motor tics, vocal tics, involuntary
3. Causes
Differences in brain areas that control movement
Imbalance of brain chemicals
Can run in families
Keywords: brain, genetics, chemicals
4. Symptoms
Repeated movements
Repeated sounds
Tics get worse with stress or excitement
Tics come and go over time
Keywords: involuntary actions, stress, childhood onset
5. Treatment
a) Behaviour Therapy
Helps the person learn how to control or reduce tics.
b) Medication
Used only when tics are very strong.
c) Support
Stress reduction, good sleep, family/school understanding.
Keywords: therapy, medication, support