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Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome is a neurological condition characterised by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalisations called tics.
Start free screeningWhat it is
Tourette syndrome involves motor and vocal tics that come and go over time, often beginning in childhood.
Signs in children
- Repetitive blinking, head movements, or sounds
- Urge to tic that is temporarily suppressible
- Tics that wax and wane over weeks
- Increase in tics during stress or excitement
- Co-occurring attention or OCD patterns
Signs in adults
- Persistent or evolved tic patterns from childhood
- Stress-related increase in tics
- Social embarrassment about visible tics
- Co-occurring ADHD or OCD history
- Coprolalia is rare and not required for concern
How WhyTheyThink screens for it
Questions ask about repetitive movements, vocalizations, urges, and tic variability without requiring a clinical label.
Frequently asked questions
Do all people with tics have Tourette syndrome?
No. Diagnosis depends on tic type, duration, and clinical criteria. Screening flags patterns worth discussing with a doctor.
Can tics be screened in the classroom?
Educator mode includes observation items about repetitive movements and vocalizations.
Is swearing required for Tourette screening?
No. Coprolalia affects a minority of people with Tourette syndrome and is not part of our screening criteria.