1 out of 100 school aged children have diagnosable TS.
IAs 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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