I think this is why it bothers me so much when I hear people harp on parents of children with ADHD (or any neurological disorder for that matter) about not using a particular method that’s sure to “cure” a child… Continue Reading
This post is all about the “secret weapons” I am using to combat the anxiety and everything else that comes with being pregnant and having Tourette Syndrome: Exercise I was thrilled to tell my physical therapist yesterday that I got… Continue Reading
As a child or teen, did it bother you when people would comment “these are the best years of your life”? For many children, this blanket statement is a stark contradiction from the reality they know. A bulk of people… Continue Reading
Well, I thought I’d give everyone an update, as Trimester 2 is in full swing in this household. Where trimester 1 was a period of near constant nausea and exhaustion, trimester 2 has been full of its ups and downs,… Continue Reading
Today I took Stink back to Dr. Carroll. It had been more than 3 years. Instead of fitting halfway on his exam table, Stink took up the entire table, his size 8 mens Nike’s hanging dangling off the edge. As… Continue Reading
Is exercise the anti-tic medicine we don’t take enough of? Studies confirm certain exercises help tics go away. In 2005, Drs. Leckman & Swain published a comprehensive work on TS called Tourette Syndrome & Tic Disorders: A Practical Guide to… Continue Reading
For myself, as much as to benefit others who might be looking for tic reduction, I am dedicating Fridays to all things FantasTIC about TS. This is included, but not limited to: Stink’s tics My emotional journey My book My… Continue Reading
Living with neurological disorders can be full of challenges for both children and adults. The good news is that life with these disorders can still be filled with joy and adventure. It just takes some creative thinking and flexibility to get there,… Continue Reading
I am a concerned mother for my 5 1/2-year-old son, Ethan. He has blinking tics since probably a half-year ago, on and off. And since last week, I have noticed that he also turns his head and neck repetitively left… Continue Reading
Tourette’s is a very personal subject for me. When I was around 8 years old, I developed symptoms of Tourette’s. Facial tics, alongside throat sounds and repetitive uncontrolled muscle tensing. This was accompanied by through-the-roof anxiety, the appearance of “checking”… Continue Reading