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Tourette syndrome
Information and education only
This article provides general information and education. It does not provide individual advice or replace assessment, diagnosis or care from a qualified professional. The information is not exhaustive and should be understood in its cultural and local context.
About the source and review
Adapted from educational texts by Bineta Gueye Thiam for WASSOR in 2023. The project log records a professional review of the source collection in January 2023. Some archived files were subsequently edited, and the exact reviewed revision has not been recovered. This shortened web edition has been edited for clarity; the historical record does not establish a new clinical review of this version.
Tourette syndrome involves recurrent motor and vocal tics: movements or sounds that the person does not choose to make. Tics can change in frequency and intensity over time.
Understanding tics
Motor tics involve movement, such as blinking or jumping. Vocal tics involve sounds, such as coughing or clearing the throat. Experiences differ from person to person.
Symptoms generally begin in childhood. The presence of a tic alone does not establish a diagnosis; assessment belongs with qualified professionals.
Treatment and support
The source describes behavioural therapies and medicines as approaches that may help manage tics. Decisions about treatment depend on the person’s needs and a qualified professional’s assessment.
Families and friends
The article highlights patience, compassion and space for the person to discuss feelings and concerns. Listening to their needs and supporting their participation in everyday life are central themes. The information here is general and does not recommend a particular treatment for an individual.
Further reading
Public information for context. These links do not imply endorsement or confirm that a service is available in Senegal.
- NHS — Tourette syndrome
Creator / organisation: NHS
Resource language: EN · Links checked: 2026-10-12
- Les TICS : c’est quoi ? Que faire ?
Creator / organisation: Équipe de l’Institut du Cerveau de l’Enfant (AP-HP), CléPsy
Resource language: FR · Links checked: 2026-10-13
Videos to explore
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Resource titles, creators and links were checked on 13 October 2026. Video playback, regional availability and captions were not tested.
- What is Tourette Syndrome? — YouTube
Creator / organisation: Tourettes Action
Lived-experience awareness video; not a diagnostic guide.
Resource language: EN · Links checked: 2026-10-13