Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a lifelong condition with no known cure that affects a wide range of people in many different ways. TS is a developmental disorder characterized by the presence of chronic tics, or involuntary stereotyped jerks and utterances (Martino, 2013, p.993) A review of several scholarly and peer reviewed journals will shed light on the little known facts of TS. Scholarly research into topics such as, but not limited to etiology, incidence rates, functional skills, communication, and educational concerns will help clear up any confusion or stereotypes associated with the condition.
Incidence Rates of Tourette Syndrome According to the journal article The multifaceted nature of Tourette syndrome: Pre-clinical, clinical and therapeutic …show more content…
However, he does an excellent job of informing the reader that although there appears to be a significant genetic factor, he concedes that prenatal, perinatal, and environmental factors may contribute the severity of symptoms. Martino’s research is further backed up in the article The genetics of Tourette syndrome. Nature Reviews Neurology by Deng Hao. Hao’s article is important in the research of Tourette Syndrome because it delves deep into the genetic factors of TS. Like Martino, Hao agrees that although environmental factors are suggested to have a role, genetic factors are thought to be the primary contributors to the onset of this disorder (Hao, 2012). Hao’s article is a better source than Martino’s for researchers to learn about the etiology of TS because it does an excellent job of highlighting the link between genetic mutations and TS. Hao points out that even though no specific mutations have be found to directly cause TS, genetic testing may enable identification that could lead to the development of new treatment strategies (Hao, …show more content…
Wadman, TS has a substantial impact on a person’s ability to communicate effectively in social and educational settings (Wadman, 2013). According to 'Everybody just thinks I'm weird': a qualitative exploration of the psychosocial experiences of adolescents with Tourette syndrome, the number one communication concern among people with TS is stuttering. This article does a great job of highlighting the fact that even though stuttering is not specifically linked to TS, stress among individuals with TS can cause stuttering to increase and become more severe (Wadman,
Incidence Rates of Tourette Syndrome According to the journal article The multifaceted nature of Tourette syndrome: Pre-clinical, clinical and therapeutic …show more content…
However, he does an excellent job of informing the reader that although there appears to be a significant genetic factor, he concedes that prenatal, perinatal, and environmental factors may contribute the severity of symptoms. Martino’s research is further backed up in the article The genetics of Tourette syndrome. Nature Reviews Neurology by Deng Hao. Hao’s article is important in the research of Tourette Syndrome because it delves deep into the genetic factors of TS. Like Martino, Hao agrees that although environmental factors are suggested to have a role, genetic factors are thought to be the primary contributors to the onset of this disorder (Hao, 2012). Hao’s article is a better source than Martino’s for researchers to learn about the etiology of TS because it does an excellent job of highlighting the link between genetic mutations and TS. Hao points out that even though no specific mutations have be found to directly cause TS, genetic testing may enable identification that could lead to the development of new treatment strategies (Hao, …show more content…
Wadman, TS has a substantial impact on a person’s ability to communicate effectively in social and educational settings (Wadman, 2013). According to 'Everybody just thinks I'm weird': a qualitative exploration of the psychosocial experiences of adolescents with Tourette syndrome, the number one communication concern among people with TS is stuttering. This article does a great job of highlighting the fact that even though stuttering is not specifically linked to TS, stress among individuals with TS can cause stuttering to increase and become more severe (Wadman,