Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that impacts the brain and spinal cord. These are the main components of the central nervous system. The central nervous system controls nearly everything we do, from walking to doing a complex math problem. MS can manifest in many different types of complications. It affects the coverings of […]
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MS is different for everyone and there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to managing MS in the workplace. While some people find no need for any changes to be made to their job or working pattern, others may benefit greatly from small adjustments. MS is the most common neurological condition affecting young adults
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Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week May 4th-10th New research reveals that one in four Australians have never heard of Tourette Syndrome and just 15% of parents have taught their children about the condition. Tourette Syndrome is a neurological condition that affects 45,000 children in Australia. One in two believe that Tourette Syndrome affects a child’s ability
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Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder, which most often begins between the ages of 2 and 21, and lasts throughout life. TS is NOT degenerative and people with TS can expect to live a normal life span. TS is characterised by rapid, repetitive and involuntary muscle movements and vocalisations called “tics”, and often involves
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Despite having Tourette Syndrome, there are a number of well-known people who didn’t let it stop their road to fame or success. Let’s take a look at some famous people who struggled and succeeded with Tourette’s: Billie Eilish The American singer Billie Eilish recently spoke to her fans about having struggled with Tourette’s syndrome since
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Written by Pat O’Leary, Developer Relations Engineer with Havok and adult living with Tourette Syndrome 1) Tics are not representative of someone’s inner thoughts or desires. The notion that the tics of Tic Disorders like Tourette are related to hidden or suppressed urges has been thoroughly debunked years ago. Tics may seem contextual, but the
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