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A comprehensive overview of Tourette Syndrome and general classroom strategies: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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This link on Tourette Syndrome is part of a larger, online resource providing information on neurological disorders that was prepared by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) in the United States. Visitors to the site will find a comprehensive overview of Tourette syndrome – with information provided in a user-friendly FAQ format. In addition to information on symptoms (including progression), diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and types of research studies that are currently being undertaken on Tourette Syndrome, readers will also find information on concurrent disorders that individuals with Tourette Syndrome may also struggle with, as well some general strategies regarding establishing an optimal classroom setting for students with Tourette Syndrome.

NINDS, which is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States, is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge of neurological disease and its implications for neurological health. In addition to providing information in both English and Spanish, NINDS has ReadSpeaker accessibility which allows text on the site to be read out loud.