Political Quotes

“Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary actions such as physical and vocal tics... It is estimated that up to 3 percent of children in regular education classrooms and up to 7 percent of children in special ed classrooms have Tourette Syndrome. Most of these cases go undiagnosed. The media's portrayal of Tourette Syndrome has fueled significant misperceptions and misconceptions about this disorder. For example, most patients do not display the frequent involuntary use of violent language and other vocal tics that actors typically draw upon when they play adults with Tourette's. Physical tics are a far more common symptom. While physical tics may be less dramatic than violent outbursts, they can have the same disruptive effect on the lives of Tourette patients. The gentleman from Florida's (Chairman Young's) concurrent resolution acknowledges the significant impact that Tourette Syndrome has on patients and on their families.”