The name "Tourette Syndrome" comes from Dr. George Gilles de la Tourette, a French neurologist who first described the condition in 1855.
The syndrome usually begins in childhood, occurring in boys more frequently than in girls. Other disorders are sometimes associated with the syndrome--OCD, ADHD, ODD ( Oppositional Defiant Disorder)as well as some mood conditions like depression.
It is estimated that 10 in 2000 people experience TS.It is not a degenerative disease; nor does it compromise intelligence.While there is no cure for the disease, TS individuals can lead relatively healthy lives. New research into the cause and behavior of this disease has spawned many effective management strategies through parent management training and cognitive behavior therapy. Seeking professional help can do much for the creation of a balanced and productive life.
A new form of behavior therapy known as CBIT or comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics, has been found to significantly reduce chronic tics and tic-related problems in children and adolescents.
For more information check out our Tourette Syndrome Page.
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