definition
what does TS stand for?
tourette’s syndrome
TS occurs in about 1% of the population
what can tics feel like?
tiring and uncomfortable
true or false :
people with TS can just stop their tics
false
what should you do if you know someone that has tourette’s and is having tics in class?
stay calm and continue normally, it is part of their lifestyle and we should not judge them or put them down because of it
what type of disease is tourette’s syndrome?
it is a neurological disorder
what can happen to tic symptoms during teen years?
Most people with TS experience their worst tic symptoms in their early teens, but tics typically lessen and become controllable by the late teens to early 20s.
what emotion can worsen TS?
stress / anxiety
how does the media affect and cause harm to people with tourette’s syndrome?
they spread misinformation and stereotypes
what is one way to show kindness to someone with tourette’s syndrome?
what are the repeated movements / sounds called?
they are called tics
when do the first symptoms of tourette's syndrome start to occur?
between age 5 to 10
what school skill can tics interrupt?
concentration and focus
is TS just a bad habit? why or why not?
no, it is a condition and you cannot train it away or avoid it.
why is learning about tourette‘s syndrome important?
it reduces misunderstanding and misconceptions, allowing us to be more understanding about how they go through daily life
are tics controllable?
they are uncontrolled
give 2 examples of conditions among children with tourette’s syndrome
learning disability / speaking, language problems / intellectual disability / autism spectrum disorder / ADHD / behavioural problems / depression / anxiety
how can tourette’s syndrome affect friendships?
many of their peers may laugh at them and they may have difficulty making friends if others dont understand their challenges
true or false :
TS is a rare condition and affects very little people, so it does not help even if we try to create an inclusive community for them
false, they face massive stigma and criticism. the uncommonness of this also adds to the pressure as they dont have many people they can relate to
what does inclusion mean in this case?
what are the most common tics in children and youth?
Eye blinking and head movements
true or false :
tics always stay the same throughout life
false
state some ways schools can help support youth with tourette’s.
anything reasonable :)
how would you comfort someone with tourette’s syndrome that has been faced with these misconceptions?
anything reasonable :)
what does empathy mean in this case?
help to understand and empathise with them, lend a listening ear or helping hand should they face any troubles