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Young Advocates Call for a Stop to Tourette Syndrome Stereotypes
It’s not a joke. It’s not a punchline. It’s not an excuse. Those are the refrains from four Youth Advocates who live with Tourette Syndrome, a neurobiological disorder characterized by uncontrollable movements or vocalizations known as tics. The disorder is often portrayed in movies or TV as a joke, used by those with a platform as an excuse for misbehavior, or is faked on social media for attention. “We felt it was time to make a statement about Tourette Syndrome and what it really is,” said NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) Executive Director Patricia Phillips. NJCTS ... Read more