How many cases were first presented by Georges Gilles de la Tourette as TS?
9
300
What is the most important thing to remember when speaking to a student with TS?
Try to ignore their tics.
300
TS affects men ___ times more than women.
3 to 4
300
By what age are people with TS usually showing full symptoms?
By the age of 18
300
Does TS ever get better or go into "remission"?
In the late teens and early 20s, the tics often lessen. They will have TS for their entire life though.
400
In what year were there medications introduced to help TS?
1960
400
What is one resource that you can use to research, understand or manage a student with TS?
TSA(Tourette Syndrome Association) website, school nurse, internet, books, conferences, IEP team, HBO documentary, TS support systems, doctors, etc.
400
TS is a neurological condition that effects the _______ system.
Nervous system
400
What stage does TS normally occur in (child, teenager, adult, etc.) and which ethnic group is affected most?
Childhood and no specific ethnic group.
400
Is it important to treat TS early?
Yes, for the bullying effects & to get an earlier start on medication.
500
Describe the case of the Cursing Marquise de Dampierre.
A french noblewoman who had TS had motor movements and vocalizations. This was in 1825.
500
A student in your class has TS. She has major vocalizations and motor tics. Her tics lessen dramatically when she is drawing, painting or coloring. You are teaching your class about the ocean and their assignment is choose an ocean animal and present this to the class. How can you adapt this lesson for this student? (1st grade)
allow art project, make a poster board, etc.
500
What conditions are necessary to be diagnosed with TS?
At least two different motor tics that begin in childhood, and last for more than a year
500
What disorders or obsessions does TS cause?
(Name four.)
ADHD, OCD, Behavior control problems, Sleeping problems, Anxiety disorders, or Mood disorders