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Tourette's Syndrome

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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TOURETTE'S SYNDROME

DANNY STRAKER, KIM LAO, JERAHMY COPPOLA
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WHAT IS TOURETTE'S?

  • A NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDER INVOLVING REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS OR UNWANTED SOUNDS
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

  • Repetitive jerking muscle spasms
  • Involuntary movements
  • Aggression and swearing uncontrollably
  • Compulsive behavior
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PREVETION/DELAYING TOURETTE'S

  • Genetic or environmental factors play a role in the development of Tourette's but the exact causes are unknown.
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TREATMENT OPTIONS

  • Prescription medication
  • Therapy/relaxation techniques
  • Counseling
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RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

  • Specialists: child and adolescent psychiatrist, neurologist, psychiatrist, pediatritian.
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FAMOUS PEOPLE WITH TOURETTE'S

  • David Beckham
  • Tim Howard
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • Howie Mandel
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TOURETTE'S FUN FACTS

  • Tourette's does not affect a person's IQ
  • 200,000 Americans have this disorder
  • Males are affected 4 times as often as females.
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Danny Straker