1 out of 100 school aged children have diagnosable TS.
As with other neurological conditions, TS is more prevalent in boys.
TS is a disability protected under the Equalities Act 2010. “A physical or mental impairment that has a regular, ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities”.
TS is a complex condition with a wide spectrum of symptoms.
There is no “cure” or one treatment that can permanently stop tics, but medication and psychological therapies can help to manage symptoms.
Up to 85% of people with TS will also experience co-occurring conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Anxiety.
The key features are tics – involuntary sounds and movements called tics.
TS is a genetic condition that often runs in families.
The genetic cause of TS is complex, as no one single gene has been identified to be the cause of the condition.
Over 300,000 children and adults are living with TS in the UK.
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