Two words we all say fairly often.For example, we hear: “Here is the coffee you ordered” and we might respond by saying “Thank you”. It is ...
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There are lots of famous people with Tourette Syndrome, and there are definitely lots of lists of famous people with TS. If you haven’t seen one o...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is an anxiety disorder that affects approximately 1 in every 40 adults. It also affects approximately 30% ...
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) or obsessive compulsive behaviours** (OCBs) and Tourette, as well as another tic disorder called Chronic Ti...
Did you know that sleep problems often come with having Tourette? Have you ever wondered why? A recent journal article tried to answer this q...
In the year 2011, Tourette Canada released a set of videos about real people Tourette Syndrome with the help our award-winning advertising partner,...
We often talk about how movies and TV portray Tourette inaccurately. Usually this is because actors and directors do very little research beforehan...
1. Only 10% of the people with TS have no other associated disorders. This is called pure-TS or TS-only. 2. Though rare, some people with TS hav...
We had such a great response to our blog post on books for teens and children with OCD, that we decided to do a similar list for children and t...
Parents often ask how to help their school-aged children or teens who struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD. As you may know, OCD i...
Oliver Sacks was many things. He was an author, a doctor, a teacher, a role model. Today, as we look back on his remarkable career, we reflect ...
I have a dream to create a group meet-up for adults with Tourette in Montreal. I was once just a small town girl with Tourette and knew of no one ...
This week on the Tourette blog, we looked at strategies for the upcoming back-to-school transition and how to set up a distraction-free work or stu...
These days, thousands of Canadian do at least some, if not all, of their work from home. With September coming up fast, many young people will soon...
It’s that time of year again! Back-to-school season is here! It’s tough to leave the fun of summer behind and head back to school. If your y...
Today, we’re counting down our top ten favourite things about the upcoming Tourette Syndrome National Conference. 10. Join parent-child session:...
If you haven’t heard of Graham Kent, you should check him out on CBC Toronto: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-man-with-tourette-s-say...
Sibling rivalry, brothers and sisters fighting like cats and dogs, complaining, crying – does this sound like your house? Having one or more...
Public spaces can be scary, stressful or even hostile for people with Tourette. The staring, the questioning glances; the whispers, the judging loo...
Struggling with a child who has extreme, explosive rage? Until recently, there was no official diagnosis for this challenge. Until now. With the...
What are your favourite Tourette movies? Here are some of ours: 1. The Road Within https://youtu.be/-MYzi2TPRcM 2. Fr...
Check out our new factsheets! Click to download each one: 1. ADHD Fact Sheet: https://tourette.ca/uploads/File/ResourceLibraryDocum...
This Tourette blog post is a little different. It begins with a quote from William Shakespeare’s famous play, Romeo & Juliet: “What’s in a n...
You may have heard of the Atkins Diet, but what about the modified Atkins Diet? This diet is high in fat. It also includes adequate protein and ...
Many people struggle with depression in both Canada and around the world. Some of these individuals take medication (anti-depressants) to help m...
How much do you know about Tourette Syndrome? Test your TS knowledge by answering the questions below. Answers are found at the bottom of...
Tourette Canada’s website, www.tourette.ca, is a great website for information about Tourette Syndrome and associated conditions, but it’s not the ...
James Meet James. James is in his mid-20s. He likes to cook and works as a computer programmer. James seems like he “has it all” but he is very ...
Families affected by TS+ often struggle when their child or teen is aggressive. This can be a very difficult experience. It is not predictable and ...
Can you believe that the Tourette Blog has 188 blog posts? We’ve rounded up some of our favourites below in case you’ve missed any or would like...
It is estimated that between 1-2% of the population experiences Obsessive Compulsive disorder or OCD at some point in their lifetime. Among people ...
We’ve had several entries on the Tourette Blog about what you shouldn’t eat. It’s time for a little positivity! Today, we take a look at what yo...
We need your help! Tourette Canada is looking for a special educator, one who has gone above and beyond. Do you know anyone who fits that descri...
Does sugar make kids more hyperactive? Many parents say yes. Is this true or is it just our perception? One study tackled this question head-...
Can marijuana be used to treat Tourette Syndrome? This question is asked more often than you might think. It may come from a parent whose teen clai...
Dear Dr. Ticcy, My friend said I should try hypnosis for my Tourette. Does hypnosis help with tics? From Should-I-Try-Hypnosis? Dear Shou...
Many people are curious about the effect of diet on tics. While there is little published information on this subject, parents and clinicians have ...
An anthem isn’t just any old song. It’s a particular composition that serves as a symbol for a distinct group. This composition has the power to un...
If you have looked into tic treatments recently, chances are you have heard about Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Tics or CBIT (you can read more a...
In this blog series, Zachary Benayon, Tourette Ambassador for Tourette Canada shares his experience with social opportunities in Post-Secondary Edu...
In this blog entry, Zachary Benayon, Social Media Ambassador for Tourette Canada shares his experience with obtaining academic supports in Coll...
n this blog series, Zachary Benayon, Social Media Ambassador for Tourette Canada shares his experience with overcoming the challenges associated wi...
Last week's episode of the CBC radio program "Wiretap" featured a man with Tourette Syndrome describing his experiences with online dating. So m...
Tourette Canada is collaborating with a group of organizations who work with and represent individuals and families living with a wide range of...
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