TOURETTE SYNDROME

Peggy French

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Golden Rule

“Do unto others as you would have

them do unto you.”

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What is Tourette Syndrome?

The first case of Tourette Syndrome was diagnosed in 1825 by a French Physician and neurologist, Georges Gilles de la Tourette.

Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by tics-involuntary, rapid movements and/or vocal outbursts that occur repeatedly.

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Diagnosis

For Tourette Syndrome to be diagnosed, multiple motor tics and at least 1 vocal tic must be present over a period of 12 months, without a break of more than 3 months.

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Motor tics

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Motor Vocalblinking barkingsmelling gruntingshoulder shrugsmeaningless shoutsjumping repeating words

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What? and When?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)-Onset-3 ½ years old/Possible remission-16-20 years

Motor tics-Onset-5 ½ years old/Possible remission-16-20 years old

Vocal tics-Onset-6 years old/Possible remission-16-20 years old

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)-Onset-6 years old/Possible remission-16-20 years old

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Medications

• Clonidine (Catapres) • Neuroleptics

• Haloperidol(Haldol)

• Pimozide (Orap) • Fluphenazine (Prolixin)

Tics

• Clomipramine (Anafranil) • Fluoxetine (Prozac) • Sertraline (Zoloft)

OCD

• Clonidine (Catapres) ADHD

• Methylphenidate (Ritalin) • Pemoline (Cylert) • Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)

Stimulants

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FactsOnset of symptoms is usually between

the ages of 2 and 21.More boys are affected than girls.It is hereditary.Tourette occurs in all cultures, social

classes, and racial groups.Many have above average intelligence.

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We are the same!

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What can we do?

1. Educate our youth.2. Combat prejudice.3. Open discussions with

others about Tourette.4. Speak up when others

are being treated unfairly.

5. Treat individuals with Tourette with respect.

6. Become involved.

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For more information contact:

Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.42-40 Bell BoulevardBayside, NY 11361

718-224-2999www.tsa-usa.org

www.tsa-usa.org/teamtsa