Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by tics
(rapid and sudden, recurrent, stereotyped motor movements orvocalizations that are involuntary).
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What is TS?
The faces of Tourette Syndrome
After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology, I started new studies in criminology. I am really happy in that field.
Jonathan Gagnon
The main impacts on people with TS as early as age 7, is on self-esteem and how the others look at them. Because of the sounds and movements that they do involuntarily.
Éric Martel
«As early as age 5 or six, I started to have motor tics, muscular spasms in the eyes and the stomach.» Today I do not have tics anymore.
Steve Trudel
Many times, I thought to myself: “a good thing that the Association exists.” This Facebook where I can express my emotions, find support without judgement.
Suzanne Tremblay
«There is a strong need to talk about TS in a very just and specific way. People still have lots of preconceptions regarding this condition»
Diane Lemieux
The respite for mother «Répit maman» is a moment of pure bliss, relaxation, activities and rich discussions …
Malika Chamoun
After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology, I started new studies in criminology. I am really happy in that field.
Jonathan Gagnon
The main impacts on people with TS as early as age 7, is on self-esteem and how the others look at them. Because of the sounds and movements that they do involuntarily.
Éric Martel
«As early as age 5 or six, I started to have motor tics, muscular spasms in the eyes and the stomach.» Today I do not have tics anymore.
Steve Trudel
Many times, I thought to myself: “a good thing that the Association exists.” This Facebook where I can express my emotions, find support without judgement.
Suzanne Tremblay
«There is a strong need to talk about TS in a very just and specific way. People still have lots of preconceptions regarding this condition»
Diane Lemieux
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The respite for mother «Répit maman» is a moment of pure bliss, relaxation, activities and rich discussions …
Malika Chamoun
39 ans | Montréal, QC