Were you looking for more information about Tourette Syndrome? Turetta syndrome is a common misspelling of Tourette syndrome.
People with the neurological disorder Tourette syndrome have repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. Facial grimacing, eye blinking, and head or shoulder jerking are some of the more common tics. Early symptoms are almost always noticed first in childhood, with the average age of onset between seven and ten years of age. Scientists currently believe that genetics, as well as the environment, may play a role in Tourette syndrome.
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