Treatment of Tourette syndrome
Tourette syndrome (also Tourette's syndrome or TS) is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of motor and phonic tics. Treatment of Tourette syndrome has the goal of managing symptoms to achieve optimum functioning, rather than eliminating symptoms; not all persons with Tourette's require treatment, and there is no cure or universally effective medication. Explanation and reassurance alone are often sufficient treatment; education is an important part of any treatment plan.
Societal and cultural aspects of Tourette syndrome
André Malraux, the French author, adventurer and statesman, also is thought to have had Tourette syndrome. Howard Ahmanson, Jr, an American millionaire philanthropist who funds Christian causes, has Tourette's. Brad Cohen is an award-winning teacher and author. Catalan writer Quim Monzó has Tourette’s and is Honorary President of the Spanish Tourette Syndrome Association (APTT). Mariah Cary, Miss Iowa, with TS finished fifth in the Miss America 2013 contest.