• Episode 23: The mystery of Tourette’s syndrome

  • Nov 1 2024
  • Length: 31 mins
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Episode 23: The mystery of Tourette’s syndrome

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  • We all know what Tourette’s is - or we think we do. But this is a condition that is largely misunderstood and routinely misrepresented. Only around 10% of those with Tourette’s syndrome have the ‘swearing tic’ - coprolalia. But the other vocal and motor tics can be just as debilitating.

    In this episode, Sonia speaks to Tiktok sensation, Leighton Clarke - aka Uncle Tics. He now embraces his Tourette’s and encourages others to do the same.

    We also hear from Fyfe, a bubbly and creative 10-year-old. Her mother Amanda describes Fyfe’s journey - from the occasional tic, to a diagnosis of Tourette’s syndrome.

    And clinical psychologist, Hilary Mack, talks about the connection between Tourette’s Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and ADHD.

    Guests:
    Leighton Clarke (Uncle Tics) Tiktok
    Fyfe and Amanda
    Hilary Mack Hilary Mack Psychology

    Resources: Tourette’s Association of NZ

    Instagram - No Such Thing as Normal Podcast

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