Understanding Tourette’s

Find out what it’s like to be Tourettic first-hand from society member Beth Greenwood. Beth shared her lived experience with other members at one of our online Moots on 17 August 2020.

You can see Beth’s talk below:

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What is Tourette Syndrome?

Tourette’s syndrome is a condition that causes a person to make involuntary sounds and movements called tics.

It usually starts during childhood, but the tics and other symptoms usually improve after several years and sometimes go away completely.

There’s no cure for Tourette’s syndrome, but treatment can help manage symptoms.

People with Tourette’s syndrome may also have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or learning difficulties.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tourettes-syndrome/