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I recently found out that my son who is eight years old has Tourette Syndrom. I always thought this was just those people that cussed all the time. I was terribly wrong. People with Tourette Syndrom have involuntary movements or sounds. It can also be associated with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Sleeping disorder, anger issues and high anxiety levels. My son has everyone of these problems. Imagine being an eight year old boy in second grade having to deal with all of this and childhood problems on top of that. We have found a terrific doctor that specializes in Behaviorial disorders. He has helped us cope with this disorder. He not only took care of my son, he took care of my whole family. The family has to be 100% involved and willing to change anything harmful to help the person with Tourette's. The only problem we are having right now is all of the medication cost. I have great insurance benefits and my husband and I make decent money, but all of the medication to help my son get through the day has put us living paycheck to paycheck. I have had to give up alot just to make sure he can have his meds. Please help.
 
 
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Posted By: Seasky26 Posted Yesterday
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