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Kathy, G. (n.d.). TS is More than Tics: Understanding Behavioural Challenges and Related Symptoms. Retrieved from http://www.tourette.org/resource/ts-tics-understanding-behavioral-challenges-related-symptoms/

Giordano, K. J., & Edelman, M. (n.d.). Understanding Behavioral Symptoms in Tourette Syndrome. Retrieved from http://www.tourette.org/resource/understanding-behavioral-symptoms-tourette-syndrome/


What is Tourette's Syndrome video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpOPgSNRD_4  (singapore) 


Behavioural Challenges And Symptoms Faced By Individuals With Tourette Syndrome video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLmtTLWnz8&feature=youtu.be


Pictures:

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