For Women, Tourette's Can Mean Added Burdens, And Also Rewards

Girls are far less likely than boys to have Tourette's syndrome, but the involuntary movements and vocalizations that mark the disorder can make it especially challenging for women. Read More;

Therapy may help some with Tourette's control tics

Valsa Eapen, a researcher at the University of New South Wales and the Ingham Institute, says cognitive-behavior therapy could help people with Tourette's syndrome control their tics by recognizing the urge and then doing some other movement. She presented her research on the therapy at the Australasian Society for Psychophysiology conference. Her research also includes identifying the five genes that cause Tourette's syndrome, which also are linked to other developmental disorders such as autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) (11/24)   http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/research-moves-closer-to-taking-tic-out-of-tourettes-20121123-29ytm.html