Further information about Tourette Syndrome

Facts about Tourette Syndrome.

Strategies to deal with situations that young people with Tourette Syndrome may face at school.

Making friends is an important part of growing up. Many young people find it hard to make friends, including some with tics.

Evidence-based psychological treatments that can be used to manage tics.

Many people with Tourette Syndrome also face other challenges, including difficulty managing anger. This page contains advice about how to change how you see anger and cope with it better.

Some young people with Tourette Syndrome may struggle with learning. This page describes why this may happen and provides some general support strategies.

Many young people with Tourette syndrome (TS) and tics have problems with sleep. This page explains the link between TS and sleep and provides suggestions that you can try to help improve sleep.

Answers to some questions you may have about Tourette Syndrome as you grow older.

Tourette syndrome (TS) can sometimes mean having tics that are noticeable to others. People might ask you about the sounds you make or movements you do. This page provides advice about how to deal with these situations.

Children and young people with Tourette syndrome (TS) may sometimes become depressed. This page provides information about depression and advice on how you can help as a parent or caregiver.

Around half of all young people with Tourette syndrome (TS) also have a condition called Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This page describes ADHD, the effects it might have on everyday life, and ways to manage these effects.

Many young people with Tourette syndrome (TS) also have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD can involve unwanted thoughts or images (obsessions) and time-consuming rituals (compulsions). This page explains OCD, the effects it might have on everyday life, and strategies to manage the condition.

This page describes how Tourette Syndrome can affect young people at school and offers strategies for schools and teachers to help manage tics in the classroom.

This page explains Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and shares some tips for supporting children with ADHD in school.

This page explains the impact of obsessive-compulsive disorder on students and provides suggestions on how to best support them within the classroom.

Addressing bullying is important to prevent issues such as school avoidance and low self-esteem. While recognising that children with TS may not be the only ones with additional needs in school, this page includes achievable suggestions for fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

Charities, books and other resources.