Children with Tourette
treatments
Simple treatments could work
British Medical Journal
Tourette syndrome isn't as rare in children as you might think, and treatment doesn't have to be complicated. Learn more about this condition and how tic breaks might help your child here.
Tourette and other disorders
UCL Institute of Child Health
Good overview details the symptoms and treatment of, as well as the prognosis for Tourette syndrome and related disorders, such as ADHD and OCD in children.
Parent training success
Science Daily
A program to train parents new techniques for dealing with the occasionally disruptive behavior of children with Tourette syndrome was very successful. Could a program like this be in your future?
Official resources
Jim Eisenreich Foundation
Whether you're a school official or just a concerned parent, these resources for teachers, principals and counselors are sure to be helpful in dealing with children who have Tourette syndrome.
symptoms
Intro for kids
Kids Health
This introduction to Tourette syndrome is written specifically for children. If your child had Tourette or knows someone who does, it's a must-read.
Tourette primer
Children's Hospital Boston
Good introduction to Tourette Syndrome for the parents of a recently diagnosed child. Find general information about symptoms, treatments and causes here.
Tourette vs. tics
Postgrad Medicine Online
Tics are a fairly common disorder in childhood. How do you know if your child has Tourette Syndrome or another tic disorder? This expert-level piece can lend you a helping hand.
What's it like to tic?
Tourette Syndrome "Plus"
This sensitivity exercise designed for parents can help you to understand what your child with Tourette syndrome is going through.
self-help
Just diagnosed?
Tourette SYndrome--Now What?
Your child's Tourette Syndrome diagnosis might have you feeling completely overwhelmed. Fortunately, this resource is especially for people like you and provides many resources to help you cope.
Teaching Touretters
KidNeeds
There are certain considerations that educators need take when teaching children with Tourette syndrome. Learn more here, then direct your child's teacher this way.
Just for kids
Growing up With Tourette Syndrome
Have a child with Tourette syndrome? Send him or her to this great site designed specifically to help kids learn, connect and cope. There's even an area for parents.
We have Tourette!
News 10 Now
News story provides a lengthy video clip from the HBO documentary "I Have Tourette, but Tourette Doesn't Have Me," which focuses on the lives of children with Tourette.
Stories of Tourette
Tourette Syndrome Online
Real families who have dealt with Tourette syndrome share their stories. You're sure to find inspiration and helpful tips here.
causes
Infection connection?
BBC News
Is there a connection between strep and Tourette syndrome? Researchers found that children with Tourette were more likely to have had a recent strep infection.


