Tourette Syndrome

People can learn to stop their tics?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The physical and vocal tics associated with TS are thought to be the result of altered brain structure and function and are thus involuntary (like a sneeze) or uncontrollable. Some individuals have the ability to temporarily interrupt the expression of their tics, but this is unusual and is not lasting.

Tics only occurs in children?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Although tics start between the ages of 5 and 18, they can continue into adulthood. Childhood tics can decline as an individual gets older and some diminish all together but many adults live their entire life with persistent tics which can range from mild to severe.

Less that 10% of people with TS have coprolalia tics

• True

• False

ADHD occurs in 60-70% of children with TS

• True

• False

Which famous person has tourette syndrome?

• David Beckham

• Billie Eilish

• Dan Ackroyd

• All of the above