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EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 52 MIN

The Challenges Of Having Tourettes As A Kid

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It is thought that one in 100 school children are affected by Tourette’s Syndrome, a neurological condition affecting the brain and nervous system that is characterised by involuntary, random sounds and movements, known as tics - most are boys.There is no cure, but there is hope, thanks to a  pioneering treatment programme at the world renowned leading children’s hospital Great Ormond Street. This moving documentary follows the lives of three boys and their families over a six-month period as they share the reality of living with the condition and the daily obstacles they face. This is their story, in their own words.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed from All3 Media. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] by Maverick Television Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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