Understanding Tics and Tourette's

Evidence Base: Tourette Syndrome is an inherited, neurological condition, the key features of which are tics, involuntary and uncontrollable sounds and movements. TS is a complex condition and a large number of people with the condition will also experience co-occurring features and conditions.

Objective: Parents and carers will have a better understanding of what Tourette Syndrome is. They will be given strategies to enable them to better support their children and young people.

Workshop content:

• What is Tourette syndrome?
• What are the signs of Tourette Syndrome?
• What are the causes of Tourette Syndrome?
• What are the steps to getting a diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome?
• What are the different treatments for Tourette Syndrome?
• Frequently asked questions

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand what Tourette syndrome is and the causes.
• Have knowledge of how Tourettes syndrome presents.
• Understand the process of getting a diagnosis.
• Know some of the different treatments for Tourette Syndrome.