Tics
An uncontrollable Verbal or Physical outburst.
What is a Tic?
True or False - Tics are akin to seizures.
False.
X in Y children are diagnosed with Tourette's?
3 in 100
What are some treatments or treatment methods for those with Tourette's?
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Medications/ Pharmacology
Behavior Modification (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics or CBIT)
Speech Therapies
This app is an online, self-guided therapy program for kids with TS.
TicHelper
True or False
Tics are never changing and continue at the same rate permanently.
False - Tics can change over time.
Tourette's comes from bad parenting.
False
Tics must begin before age...
18
A developmental disorder that someone with Tourette's may have could be...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Autism spectrum disorder
Learning disabilities
Anxiety disorders
This app allows people with TS of all ages to receive sessions of treatments/behavior therapy from their therapist wherever they are, whenever they need it
Skype
An example of a complex vocal tic...
Singing, Voices, Jittery Tones, etc.
Medication is the only way to deal with Tourette's
False
Tics must be caused by (X) and not by (Y)
Tourette's and not by medication.
A developmental disorder that someone with Tourette's may have could be...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Autism spectrum disorder
Learning disabilities
Anxiety disorders
Teachers should ensure those with TS have WHAT to release their tics?
A safe space.
Head jerking, Rapid eye movement, shoulder shrugging, etc.
Those with Tourette's can curse uncontrollably.
True
Between what ages to Tics emerge?
5-7 years.
What are some treatments or treatment methods for those with Tourette's?
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Medications/ Pharmacology
Behavior Modification (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics or CBIT)
Speech Therapies
What should the teacher discuss with the whole class if the student with TS is ok with it?
Tourette's Syndrome
A vocal tic when swear words and other obscenities are shouted.
Coprolalia
Those with Tourette's can control their tics.
False.
How long must the Tics be present?
1 Year
What percent of those with Tourette's, also have another developmental disorder?
86%
Do avoid tic related injuries while moving around the classroom, teachers should ensure that those with TS have...
Designate paths for movement in the classroom