Tourette syndrome & tic disorders

Understand the connection

Tourette syndrome involves motor and vocal tics arising within a complex neurodevelopmental picture. Tic severity can change over time and with stress or other circumstances.

Follow the pathway

Dr. Purser discusses cortico-striatal-thalamo-cortical circuits, dopamine, and inhibitory GABA signaling. He also explores behavioral therapy, medicines, and selected specialist interventions rather than reducing tics to one gene or nutrient.

Bring these questions to your visit

Ask about comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics, associated ADHD or obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and the impact on daily life. Genetics or nutrient testing alone cannot choose the appropriate treatment.