Blog entries by professionals such as doctors and psychologists who have helped families affected by TS or associated disorders, and are offering their advice here
People who have tics or Tourette Syndrome often also have OCD-like behaviors. Those affected with Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have agonizing irrational thoughts (obsessions) that lead to a strong emotional reaction, such as anxiety or disgust, and they often use repeated… Continue Reading
CBIT puts teens and kids more in-control of their TS tics In our last post, we presented some exciting new prospects for medicinal treatment of tics caused by Tourette’s Syndrome (TS). Today’s topic focuses on CBIT which is a behavioral… Continue Reading
By Marla W. Deibler, Psy.D. Tourette Syndrome (TS; also known as Tourette’s Disorder) is a complex disorder which begins in childhood. It is characterized by both sudden, rapid, repetitive movements (motor tics) and vocalizations (vocal tics). In order to meet… Continue Reading
Dr. Ticcy is a pseudonym for the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada National Office, which draws on information from experts across Canada and beyond to answer questions from the TS community. Please send your questions to admin@tourette.ca with the salutation “Dear… Continue Reading
EDITOR’S NOTE: Over the past year on Tuesdays, noted Tourette Syndrome advocate Troye Evers has shared his “52 Weeks of TS” blog journal with the TSParentsOnline community. This is the LAST week of this series, so there’s a chance you… Continue Reading
Dr. Ticcy is a pseudonym for the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada National Office, which draws on information from experts across Canada and beyond to answer questions from the TS community. Please send your questions to admin@tourette.ca with the salutation “Dear Dr. Ticcy.” Dear… Continue Reading
EDITOR’S NOTE: Every Tuesday, noted Tourette Syndrome advocate Troye Evers shares his “52 Weeks of TS” blog journal with the TSParentsOnline community. With just ONE week remaining in this series, there’s a chance you missed one or more entries from… Continue Reading
EDITOR’S NOTE: Every Tuesday, noted Tourette Syndrome advocate Troye Evers shares his “52 Weeks of TS” blog journal with the TSParentsOnline community. With just TWO weeks remaining in this series, there’s a chance you missed one more entries from his… Continue Reading
Well, yes, it is still a tic, but it sure feels different ticcing in a situation where people are reacting negatively vs. ticcing surrounded by people who react with understanding and acceptance.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Every Tuesday, noted Tourette Syndrome advocate Troye Evers shares his “52 Weeks of TS” blog journal with the TSParentsOnline community. With just THREE weeks remaining in this series, there’s a chance you missed one more entries from his… Continue Reading