Tourette's Syndrome - Health, Well-being and Opportunities
- Created by: Hannah B
- Created on: 26-05-15 14:34
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- Tourette's Syndrome
- this is a neurological condition (affecting the brain and the nervous system) that is characterised by a combination of involuntary noises and movement called tics.
- Symptoms
- tics
- teeth grinding
- screaming
- rolling the eyes
- sniffing
- hitting/kicking
- twisting the neck
- rotating the shoulders
- swearing loudly/shouting inappropriate words/phrases
- Symptoms
- Health
- vocal sounds or physical movements are out of the persons control
- tics may be painful
- associated with OCD and ADHD
- Wellbeing
- embarrassment
- low self-esteem
- social isolation
- irritability
- anxiety
- flying into sudden rages
- Opportunities
- social isolation - may not go out to meet new people/ experience new things
- tics may disrupt day-to-day activities
- may meet people at support groups
- antisocial behaviour
- this is a neurological condition (affecting the brain and the nervous system) that is characterised by a combination of involuntary noises and movement called tics.
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