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Tourette Syndrome - FAQ
From Parents/Families
Why do children with TS sometimes shout obscenities and ethnic slurs?
Coprolalia occurs in fewer than 15% of people with TS. These symptoms appear to be due to an uncontrollable urge to "voice the forbidden," even when the person with TS does not feel anger. [Tourette: 2007].Will my child with TS need special education?
Children with TS have the same IQ distribution as the entire population. However, special education support and accommodations may be helpful and indicated for children with the problems associated with TS, including attention and learning problems. See Educational information from the TSA for more information.Will my child with TS always have problems?
As children mature, many will show fewer symptoms of TS. Some will have no symptoms of TS as adults. See Clinical course and prognosis of Tourette syndrome for more details.Authors
| Authors: | Samuel H. Zinner M.D., 5/2008 Lynne M Kerr MD, PhD, 5/2008 |
| Reviewing Author: | Francis Filloux M.D., 7/2008 |
| Content Last Updated: | 8/2008 |
Page Bibliography
Tourette Syndrome Association.
What is Tourette syndrome? and TS: Frequently Asked Questions.
Tourette syndrome association; (2007)
http://www.tsa-usa.org/People/LivingWithTS/Images/Fact_Sheet.pdf.
Basic information regarding the diagnosis of TS as well as information about the TS Association for individuals and families
with TS