If you have Tourette syndrome then:

• You are not the only one
• It is not your fault
• The right kind of treatment can help
  
  

A turning point

Finding out that you have Tourette syndrome can be hard to understand, but a diagnosis may also mean that you get good help with your difficulties. Your parents learn about Tourette syndrome and can understand you better. They can then help you in the best way. It's also good that your teachers get to know about your difficulties.