tourette's syndrome

Tourette's Syndrome Tourette's syndrome is a neurological disorder, which involves involuntary body movements or Tics. There are two types of Tics, physical and vocal. This paper will cover many aspects of Tourette's syndrome. Throughout this paper I will refer Tourette's Syndrome as Tourette's Syndrome. Many different aspects of the syndrome will be covered in this paper, including the history of the disease, who discovered it, the genetics involved with the disorder, the diagnosis of the …

…are eye blinking, sniffing, throat clearing, foot taping, and hair tossing. Those are the simple tics. There are also more complex and severe tics. They are arm and leg flailing. Tourette's has no bias it attacks people of all ethnic and gender groups. Although Tourette's Syndrome is annoying and embarrassing to live with it can be managed with the proper treatment and medication. The patient with Tourette's Syndrome can lead a healthy and full life.