What is Tourette's Syndrome

Tourette’s Syndrome is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with a usual onset in early childhood.  It is characterized by multiple physical (motor) tics and/or at least one vocal tic.  These tics may be suppressed temporarily and are preceded by a premonitory urge.  According to “MindDisorder.com” tics are sudden, non-rhythmic behaviors that are either motor or vocal and appear out of context.  Tics may be complex, meaning they use more then one muscle group, or simple, using just one muscle.  For example, a simple muscle tic could be eye blinking, head jerks, or facial grimacing.  Complex are slower longer and more purposeful movements like banging, whirling, or twisting around.