Tourette Syndrome

If your child is struggling in school it may be time for a comprehensive evaluation.
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Tourette Syndrome is often accompanied
by another co-existing disorder.

Defined as a neurological condition that causes involuntary sounds and movements. Signs and symptoms of Tourette syndrome typically show up between ages 2 and 12, with the average being around 7 years of age. Males are about three to four times more likely than females to develop Tourette syndrome. Two types of tics; vocal tics are rare but can occur (sniffing, throat clearing, grunting, hooting and shouts) and motor (eye blinking, jaw movements, head bobbing/jerking) tics.

3 in 1000
Children

3 of every 1,000 children, 6 through 17 years of age and living in the United States have been diagnosed with TS. TS is often accompanied by another co-existing disorder. According to the CDC 79% of children with TS were also diagnosed for another mental health, behavioral, or developmental condition.

If your child falls into one or more of these categories consider having him or her evaluated for Tourette Syndrome. Early discovery is the key.

Online Tourette Assessment

Take this short online assessment exam to uncover if your child is in need of an early discovery evaluation.

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Early Discovery is the Key 40% of Children
with TS have Depression
and Anxiety Issues.

Early Discovery Is The Key.

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