Tourette syndrome (TS) is a condition of the nervous system. TS causes people to have "tics."
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Educators can support students with TS by learning about it and helping create supportive schools.
CDC supports education and training to improve Tourette syndrome awareness and care.
Free materials and resources about TS and other tic disorders.
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Understand how healthcare providers diagnose Tourette syndrome and related tic disorders.
Find out more about available treatments and support for people with TS.
Learn more about the effects of bullying on children with TS.
Children with TS often have co-occurring conditions and benefit from careful, supportive evaluation.
Knowing the facts can help you understand what it is like to have TS.
CDC's latest data on Tourette syndrome (TS).