Organization brings awareness to Tourette Syndrome

The Tourette Syndrome Association, or TSA, a national, voluntary health organization for people with Tourette Syndrome, joined families affected by TS to help raise awareness of this baffling disorder during National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, May 15-June 15.

“Although media coverage has led thousands of children and adults to proper diagnosis of the condition,” said Judit Ungar, president, TSA, “many more are troubled by symptoms which remain undiagnosed.” The aim of TS Awareness Month, she added, was to encourage such people to seek medical attention.

Marked by involuntary body movements and vocal sounds called tics, it is estimated that 200,000 Americans have the disorder, with millions more manifesting associated conditions. National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month provided an opportunity to educate the public about the misunderstood and misdiagnosed neurological condition.

If you would like more information about Tourette Syndrome or the Iowa TSA Support Group, visit us at our website: www.ItsASupportGroup.org.

Lisa Zimmerman

Iowa TSA Support Group

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