Many of these programs are familiar with a number of different conditions and usually have criteria that the individual must meet. There are no residential treatment facilities or independent living or day programs exclusively for people with Tourette Syndrome.

Can people with Tourettes live a normal life?

Theres no cure for Tourette syndrome. The condition usually improves in early adulthood. Tics may still occur, but most adults dont need to continue medication or therapy. People with Tourette syndrome have a normal life expectancy.

Can a person grow out of Tourettes?

Children with Tourettes syndrome often outgrow their tics by their late teens or early adult years -- they happen less often and sometimes disappear altogether. ADHD symptoms often last into adulthood. Also, Tourettes syndrome is rare.

How does Tourettes affect a persons life?

In this regard, the common comorbidities include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and disruptive behaviors, obsessive compulsive disorder, and autism spectrum disorder, and coexistent problems include anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, which can all lead to poorer psychosocial functioning and QoL.

What are the chances of passing on Tourettes?

Genetic studies have indicated that TS is inherited as a dominant gene, with about a 50% chance of parents passing the gene on to their children. Boys with the gene(s) are three to four times more likely than girls to display symptoms of TS.