Neurological disorders characterized,
in mild form, by involuntary tics and movements.Tourette's syndrome affects the brain, causing involuntary movements
and sounds (tics). IThe disorder usually starts in childhood, and
affects about one in 100 children.
Association
for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy (ACN) - Dedicated to exploring
advanced and alternative treatments for neurological conditions. We
are presently focusing on autism, Tourette syndrome, and attention
deficit disorder/hyperactivity. Includes an on-linr survey.
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Ataxic
Cerebral Palsy, also known as Ataxic CP, can be caused by a several
factors. As with most forms of cerebral palsy, it is usually brought
on by brain damage during pregnancy, delivery, or even after birth.
Although symptoms can develop at birth, for the most part, Ataxic
Cerebral Palsy is most commonly diagnosed in children between three
and eighteen months old. 4/5
Henry
Spink Foundation - On Tourettes Syndrome -Tourette syndrome (TS)
is a neurological disorder that was first diagnosed and described
by the French neurologist Dr George Gilles de la Tourette in 1825,
though several historical figures are now thought to have been sufferers
before then, including Samuel Johnson and Mozart. . 4/5
Net
Doctor UK - Tourette’s syndrome is a complex disorder that's
not yet fully understood. It affects behaviour in different ways.
Tourette's is sometimes called Gilles de la Tourette’s syndrome
or TS. 3/5
Tourette
Syndrome Fact Sheet - From the NINDS.- Tourette syndrome (TS)
is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped,
involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. The disorder
is named for Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourette, the pioneering French
neurologist who in 1885 first described the condition in an 86-year-old
French noblewoman.
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Tourettes's
Action UK - TS is an inherited neurological condition. It affects
one schoolchild in every hundred and more than 300,000 children and
adults in the UK. The key feature is tics, involuntary and uncontrollable
sounds and movements. 4/5
Tourette
Syndrome "Plus" - A comprehensive site with information
for parents, teachers, and clinicians about Tourette's and associated
or comorbid conditions such as OCD, ADHD, Executive Dysfunction, "Rage
Attacks," and much more. Tips for teachers and free materials
for parents and all site visitors. This site is not by an organization.
It is just a site I created to share information as a psychologist,
parent of special needs children, and pro bono education advocate.
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Welcome
to the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada - Established
in 1976, the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada (TSFC) is the
only federally registered, charitable organization of volunteers assisting
individuals affected by Tourette Syndrome (TS) and its associated
disorders. 4/5
Controlling
Behavior Of Children With Tourette And Tic Disorders. - A program
to train parents how to manage the disruptive behavior of children
with Tourette syndrome (TS) and tic disorders works well, according
to a pilot study conducted by Yale School of Nursing and the Yale
Child Study Center. 3/5
Differentiating
Tic Disorders. - An Article by Beverly Weiss. A tic is a repetitive,
uncontrollable, purposeless contraction of an individual muscle or
group of muscles, usually in the face, arms, or shoulders. Not
rated
Disorders
- Tic / Tourette's - Visit the Mental Health InfoSource
Home Page Tic Disorders/Tourette's Syndrome Ask the Expert.
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NHS
Choices - Tic Disorders. - Tics are rapid, repeated, involuntary
contractions of a group of muscles that either result in a movement
(a motor tic) or a sound (a vocal tic). Most tics are mild, infrequent
and hardly noticeable, but some can be frequent and severe. 3/5
Tic
Disorders in Children - Tics are defined as sudden, rapid and
repeating muscle movements often associated with vocalizations.Tics
occur in a wide variety of disorders. Transient tic disorders occur
in up to 25% of children—most commonly in boys. 2/5
Google
Scholarly Article on Tourettes Syndrome - Click
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