Articles of category "Tourette Syndrome (kids and teens)"

A child or teenager blinks often. He jerks his head frequently. He sniffles every few seconds. One wonders if he is sick or nervous. Should the child's family be concerned about these symptoms? Maybe Doctor Tourette, after whom this disease is named, can give us some answers to the questions we have about these actions or vocalizations referred to as tics. He noticed them a century ago in France. They are still prevalent today.

What is Tourette Syndrome? Tourette's is an inherited disorder which is neurological in nature, childhood is usually when the onset occurs, starting with physical tics and at times one or more tics vocally. These tics come and go at there own will, but there are many tourette treatment options available for your child to help them lead a more normal kind of life.