Tourette's Syndrome

Tourette's Syndrome is a neurological condition presenting in childhood. The symptoms include involuntary motor (movement) tics and vocal tics. It occurs in 1% of children, is more common in boys than girls, and 90% of children with Tourette's Syndrome also have another condition such as ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, behavioural problems, conduct disorder, learning disabilities and self-harm.