Tourette Syndrome by Christeena Tan https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome en-us 2015-11-13 21:12:02 UTC 2017-05-17 02:17:03 UTC hello@padlet.com What part of the brain deals with Tourettes? christeena_tan https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81619203 The basal ganglia, which controls body movement, deals with Tourette Syndrome.

]]> 2015-11-16 19:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81619203 What is the issue or problem that Tourette Syndrome creates? christeena_tan https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81619461 Although the condition does not affect the person's intelligence, it can affect the way that they learn.

]]> 2015-11-16 19:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81619461 How does it alter or impair your brain from functioning as it should? christeena_tan https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81619685 2015-11-16 19:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81619685 What studies have been done on Tourettes? christeena_tan https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81619821 Yale researches have been conducting studies on the cause of Tourette Syndrome.

]]> 2015-11-16 19:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81619821 What are the outcomes of the studies? What did they find or discover? christeena_tan https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81623311 The researchers found a rare genetic mutation that alters the histamine productions in the brain, which is the cause of the tics.

]]> 2015-11-16 19:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81623311 How does someone acquire Tourette Syndrome? christeena_tan https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81624254 Tourette Syndrome is a genetic condition meaning that it is not contagious.

]]> 2015-11-16 19:34:42 UTC https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81624254 What is Tourette Syndrome? christeena_tan https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81626146 Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that involves repetitive movement and unnecessary sounds, known as tics.

]]> 2015-11-16 19:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81626146 What help is there for someone living with Tourette Syndrome? christeena_tan https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81627294 Someone who lives with Tourettes can seek help from a therapist or take medicine. However, there is no cure for the condition.

]]> 2015-11-16 19:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81627294 How does the "help" or treatment help the disorder? christeena_tan https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81627840 Talking to a therapist can help someone with Tourette Syndrome by helping them overcome their fears in certain situations, and taking medicine can help lessen the amount of tics that occur during the day.

]]> 2015-11-16 19:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81627840 Is there any awareness around Tourette Syndrome? christeena_tan https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81628830 There are some Tourette awareness groups all over the world, such as Australia's Tourette Syndrome Association and Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month in June.

]]> 2015-11-16 19:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81628830 How many people are affected by this condition? christeena_tan https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81629001 According to the CDC, 1 of every 360 American children, ages 6 through 17, have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome.

]]> 2015-11-16 19:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81629001 How does Tourettes change/affect their lifestyle? christeena_tan https://padlet.com/christeena_tan/tourettesyndrome/wish/81629666 When you have Tourette Syndrome, the tics can differ from person to person. Some may have mild tic, while others have violent tics. These actions can lower some people's self esteem and feel uncomfortable when they are out in public.

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