Tourettes True or False
Everyone with Tourette Syndrome (TS) blurts out "bad words"
False.
Blurting out bad words only affects 10% of individuals with TS. This myth is important to rectify as it often leads to prejudices against people with TS.
One in _____ kids have TS.
One in 100 children have some form of Tourette Syndrome or a tic disorder.
Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
What is anxiety?
Anxiety can be a thought (mental) or feeling (physical) that can feel very scary
What is the 3 3 3 rule?
Look around to identify 3 objects and 3 sounds, then move 3 body parts.
People with TS can lead normal lives.
True.
While TS can have a profoundly negative impact on the lifestyle of some individuals, others can lead rich and fulfilling lives.
No _______ people have he same tics.
No two people with TS will have the same tics.
What do you get if you freeze water?
Ice
Is anxiety dangerous?
Anxiety is actually not dangerous and can sometimes be helpful in certain situations
People with TS can control their movements and sounds if they really want to.
False
The physical and vocal tics associated with TS are thought to be the result of altered brain structure and function and are thus involuntary (like a sneeze) or uncontrollable.
This famous celebrity has Tourettes
Billie Eilish
What do the panda’s eat?
Bamboo
Is anxiety normal?
Yes, almost 20% of the population has dealt with or deals with anxiety.
What is a coping skill you use?
Tell me about a coping skill you use.
Tics only occur in children.
False.
Although TS and tics are more frequently seen in children, these conditions occur in all age groups.
Does TS affect men or women more?
Men. 4x more likely to be diagnosed.
What is a thermometer used for?
What are some things that make you feel worried?
What is an affirmation?
Something encouraging we say to ourselves about ourselves to get through stressful times.
TS is caused by stress or an unhappy childhood.
False.
While stress can worsen the symptoms of TS for certain individuals, it is not the cause of TS.
Does TS affect how smart you are?
No. In fact, some children diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome have a higher than average IQ.
Which is the closest star to the Earth?
Are the things we worry about real?
In most cases, no. Our anxiety is usually irrational.
What is the 5 things activity?
5 things you see, 4 things you hear, 3 things you feel, 2 things you smell, 1 thing you taste