AIMS
Tourette Syndrome
LEARNING OUTCOMES
To gain greater understanding of Tourette Syndrome
- Be aware of the causes of Tourette Syndrome
- Be aware of the disorders that may present alongside Tourette Syndrome
- Recognise common simple and complex tics
- Understand how tics are proceeded by premonitory urge
- Know how tics may be suppressed
- Understand how Tourette Syndrome is diagnosed and treated
- Be aware of how Tourette Syndrome can progress
- Recognise how Tourette Syndrome can be considered a disability
- Know ways to support those with Tourette Syndrome through interviews and employment
- Understand how to make reasonable adjustments for those with Tourette Syndrome
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Introduction to Tourette Syndrome
- What is Tourette Syndrome?
- Who develops Tourette Syndrome?
- Causes
- Associated Disorders
Tics
- Simple Tics
- Complex Tics
- Progression of Tourette Syndrome
- Premonitory Urges and Triggers
- Controlling Tics
Diagnosis and Treatment
- Diagnosing Tourette Syndrome
- Treatment
- Prognosis
Discrimination
- Direct Discrimination
- Indirect Discrimination
- Victimisation
Tourette’s and Employment
- Disability Awareness
- The Equality Act 2010
- Providing Support in the Workplace
- Interviewing Somebody with Tourette Syndrome
- Organising Reasonable Adjustments
- Communication
- Awareness
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