Tourettes Haiku Written on September 13, 2008 by Kristie 4 Comments Itch on my right arm Now I must scratch the left arm Has to be even Must finish this test Girl behind me popping gum Cannot concentrate Eyebrows up and down Wiggling ears and rolling eyes Gives me a headache This Haiku was written by my daughter, [...]
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TOURETTE SYNDROME MISCONCEPTIONS ONLY ONE BATTLE FOR PATIENTS
December 11th, 2011 
admin Calgary, AB- The most disabling aspect of Tourette syndrome is that in 90% of cases, it exists in conjunction with another disorder. The most frequent co-occurring condition in people with Tourette is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), though the cause of this association is uncertain. Having one disorder can be disabling enough, but having two means coping with [...]
NON-DRUG THERAPY TO REDUCE TOURETTE TICS
December 11th, 2011 admin The use of cognitive-behavioural therapy to treat tics in Tourette syndrome may be as effective as and even superior to medication in certain cases. According to a new study published in a special edition of the International Journal of Cognitive Therapy by researchers from the Fernand-Seguin Research Centre of the Louis-H. Lafontaine Hospital affiliated with [...]
The brand new tourettesyndrome.eu website
December 7th, 2011 admin Welcome to the new look site which will have all of the same content as the old one. However the new one has endless scope for development of articles. I have also added a blog facility so I can publish my thoughts and experiences and you can add your comments. One other addition is a [...]