Accommodating and Supporting Individuals with Tourette Syndrome

To support individuals with Tourette Syndrome, accommodations can be made in educational settings and at home:

At School:

• • Allowing extra time for homework assignments, projects and exams / providing individual an isolated area during exam taking time.

  • Providing quiet, safe spaces to gather thoughts, preventing an overwhelming feeling to individual.

  • Educating individuals - students - about Tourette Syndrome.

At Home:

• • Encouraging open communication to express their emotions.

  • Using meditation as a technique to help manage symptoms.

  • Engaging in physical activities for motor movements.