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.
Chris Crewther
In a speech to parliament in late 2016, Crewther revealed he has Tourette syndrome. He further discussed his condition during an interview on the Lateline program on 2 March 2017. He is the patron for the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia and established the Parliamentary Friendship Group for Tourette Syndrome.