This lesson contains 20 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.
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Tourette Syndrome
Slide 1 - Slide
Learning intention
I am learning what tourette syndrome is so that I can be understanding towards people who have it.
Slide 2 - Slide
Please be sensitive when doing this lesson.
This is a real condition that affects many people, including students at this school!
Slide 3 - Slide
Have you ever heard of Tourette Syndrome?
Yes
No
I think so
Slide 4 - Poll
What do you already know about Tourette Syndrome?
Slide 5 - Mind map
What is tourette syndrome?
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary tics, or movements and sounds, that people can't control.
Slide 6 - Slide
Tics
Tourette syndrome is the most widely known tic disorder. Tics are movements (motor tics) or sounds (phonic tics), but they are always involuntary, sudden, and not goal-directed like voluntary movements or the voluntary emission of words and sounds.
Slide 7 - Slide
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of tourette syndrome include blinking, coughing, throat clearing, sniffing, facial grimacing, jaw movements, head bobbing or jerking, shoulder shrugging, neck stretching, and arm jerking.
Slide 8 - Slide
What is a common symptom of TS?
A
Hearing loss
B
Memory loss
C
Color blindness
D
Facial grimacing
Slide 9 - Quiz
Which of the following are tics?
A
Reading and writing
B
Blinking and coughing
C
Eating and sleeping
D
Walking and talking
Slide 10 - Quiz
What type of disorder is Tourette syndrome?
A
Psychological disorder
B
Muscle disorder
C
Neurological disorder
D
Vision disorder
Slide 11 - Quiz
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of tourette syndrome?
A
jaw movements
B
blinking
C
phonic tics
D
smiling
Slide 12 - Quiz
Slide 13 - Video
Evie Meg's book
Evie Meg has written a book about her experiences living with Tourette Syndrome.
If you are interested in finding out more about her story it is available on Amazon at the moment for just £2.98!
Slide 14 - Slide
Slide 15 - Video
How did watching the videos make you feel?
Slide 16 - Mind map
Can people with tourette syndrome control their tics?
Yes
No
Not sure
Slide 17 - Poll
What difficulties do you think people with tourette syndrome face daily?
Slide 18 - Mind map
How can you support a person with tourette syndrome?
Don't stare!
While having a conversation, try to pretend your friend’s tics aren’t there
Be patient
Don’t try to fix them
Look for signs of distress and offer subtle help
Don’t joke about it!
Don’t tell your friend that they are being rude or making a scene