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Produced by a Tourette Syndrome sufferer's mother in order to provide information on support available throughout the UK. Defines the syndrome and other tic disorders, and offers details of relevant publications, and educational issues, and the value of music therapy.
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Pointers to organisations that provide information on brain disorders. Covers a wide range of conditions from alcohol and drug abuse and Alzheimer's disease, to Tourette Syndrome and Tuberous Sclerosis.
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The NINDS offers news, coordinates events, and conducts research into disorders of the brain and nervous system. Also provides information about specific conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and Parkinson's, together with details of associated organisations and publications.
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Resources about Tourette Syndrome: a neurological disorder characterized by tics - involuntary, rapid, sudden movements or vocalizations that occur repeatedly in the same way.
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Extensive searchable and browsable index of neurological diseases.
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Charity dedicated to identifying the cause, controlling the effects of, and finding a cure for Tourette Syndrome. Answers common questions about the condition and features a discussion forum.
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The Ability Project's aim is to raise awareness of the range of activities those with disabilities can take part in. This page is an index to organisations and other indexes relating to Tourette Syndrome.
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Document compiled from an open newsgroup answering questions from sufferers, family and friends about Tourette Syndrome. Topics dealt with include tics, such as echolalia, echopraxia, palilalia and coprolalia, emotional and behavioural problems, cause and treatment, and positive aspects of the disorder. A section entitled 'Where do I go from here' provides details of support groups and medical experts around the world.
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Set of documents aiming to provide comfort to Tourette Syndrome sufferers and their families. Includes the ABC's of the disorder, defined as 'Acceptance', 'Building self esteem' and 'Choosing battles wisely'. Links to classroom strategies, frequently asked questions, a tic identification chart, common myths and a glossary of related terms are included.
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