Understanding Tourette Syndrome

What is a common misconception about Tourette Syndrome?

• It can be managed with therapy.

• It is a type of tic disorder.

• It only involves verbal outbursts.

• It affects both movements and sounds.

What distinguishes Tourette's from other tic disorders?

• It is not a spectrum disorder.

• It involves both movement and sound tics.

• It only affects adults.

• It only involves sound tics.

At what age does Tourette's typically begin to appear?

• In teenage years

• Around 6 to 7 years old

• In infancy

• In adulthood

What suggests a genetic component in Tourette's?

• It is diagnosed with a blood test.

• It often runs in families.

• It is caused by environmental factors.

• It affects more girls than boys.

Which brain circuit is implicated in Tourette's?

• Cortico-striatal-thalamic-cortico circuit

• Limbic system

• Hippocampal circuit

• Cerebellar circuit

How is Tourette's typically diagnosed?

• With a blood test

• By observing tics in children

• Using genetic testing

• Through a brain scan

What is the goal of Habit Reversal Therapy?

• To eliminate tics completely

• To increase tic frequency

• To ignore the urge to tic

• To replace tics with more subtle actions

What treatment might be used for localized tics?

• Antidepressants

• Botox injections

• Physical therapy

• Cognitive behavioral therapy

What is the role of antidopaminergic medications in treating Tourette's?

• They increase dopamine activity.

• They prevent dopamine from activating muscles.

• They stimulate muscle movement.

• They are used for diagnosing Tourette's.

Which disorders often co-occur with Tourette's?

• ADHD and OCD

• Autism and dyslexia

• Anxiety and depression

• Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia