Tourette Syndrome Awareness Quiz

 Tourette Syndrome Awareness Quiz

Instructions for Students or Visitors: Try answering the questions first before you look at the answer sheet (posted separately). This quiz is to help you learn and challenge myths about Tourette Syndrome. It’s not a test or diagnosis. Have fun and see what you know! Feel free to check this website or and research on other refences. 

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1. Tourette Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental condition.
True / False

2. You must have both motor tics and vocal tics for at least a year to be diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome.
Yes / No

3. More girls than boys are diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome.
True / False

4. Tourette Syndrome is caused by emotional trauma.
True / False

5. Tourette Syndrome often occurs with other conditions like ADHD or OCD.
Yes / No

6. Everyone with Tourette Syndrome shouts out rude words (coprolalia).
True / False

7. Tics can change over time and get worse when someone is stressed or tired.
Yes / No

8. Tourette Syndrome can start in childhood.
Yes / No

9. People with Tourette Syndrome cannot live normal lives.
True / False

10. Tourette Syndrome is very rare and only affects a few people.
True / False

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Now check your answers on the next slide or answer sheet. Thank you for learning about Tourette Syndrome!