Tourette Syndrome (TS)

Tourette Syndrome
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Tourette Syndrome

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Learning intention
I am learning what tourette syndrome is so that I can be understanding towards people who have it.

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Please be sensitive when doing this lesson. 

This is a real condition that affects many people, including students at this school!

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

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 - Woordweb

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 - Tekstslide

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 - Tekstslide

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 - Tekstslide

What is a common symptom of TS?
A
Hearing loss
B
Memory loss
C
Color blindness
D
Facial grimacing

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

Which of the following are tics?
A
Reading and writing
B
Blinking and coughing
C
Eating and sleeping
D
Walking and talking

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

What type of disorder is Tourette syndrome?
A
Psychological disorder
B
Muscle disorder
C
Neurological disorder
D
Vision disorder

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of tourette syndrome?
A
jaw movements
B
blinking
C
phonic tics
D
smiling

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

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 - Tekstslide

Slide 15 - Video

How did watching the videos make you feel?

Slide 16 - Woordweb

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 - Woordweb

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

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

Slide 20 - Video