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Complications of Tourette's syndrome

About half of children who are diagnosed with TS have problems with attention and hyperactivity. 

This can take the form of impulsive behaviour, restlessness, short attention spans, impatience and demanding behaviour.  Although the majority of children may behave like this from time to time,  it can be much more marked in children with TS.

In extreme cases, the symptoms can be very similar to Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - see separate article).

Without proper support, these problems can interfere with the child's education and social development.

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