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It is so lovely seeing all the events across the UK being organised for neurodiversity week. I can't wait for ours to begin University of Hertfordshire UH Psychology, Sport and Geography Uni of Herts LMS

Thanks University of Hertfordshire and ADD-vance ADHD and Autism Trust for having me earlier on in the week and allowing me to share the presentation! youtube.com/watch?v=myrDak…

Functional tic-like behaviors are common comorbidity in Tourette syndrome similar to functional overlay in other movement disorders. Before diagnosing treatment-resistant tics, functional overlay should be considered. Natalia Szejko loom.ly/SD4S7U0

Can you identify 'cerebellar scanning speech?' Here is a nice case example in Wilson's disease and even if you do not speak his native language, by listening carefully to the pattern of speech, it may help you pick up what folks mean when they say 'scanning speech.' Definition

Is premonitory urge (PU) useful in differentiating functional tic-like behaviors from tics? NO! They experience them in similar frequencies/intensities, so PU is not a useful discriminating feature. More in the link! Natalia Szejko Tamara Pringsheim loom.ly/JmVkf5c

NICE have amended the scope for the guidance on tic disorders to include adults. buff.ly/4aaCpny This means that they’re looking to appoint an adult who has direct lived experience of tics or #Tourette Syndrome. Deadline is midnight on 29 May 2024 buff.ly/3UGPLmF

It is time to reappraise the primary diagnostic criteria for tic disorders? Yes. Times change and a nice construct is proposed by Marianna Sarchioto, Davide Martino and colleagues in a great viewpoint in Movement Disorders Journal. Key Points; -The categorization of “primary persistent tic

Really important perspectives. From the paper, "We propose to apply the term "catatonia" as a descriptive element...rather than as a diagnostic [phenotype]." Agreed, #catatonia lacks phenotypic specificity (doi.org/10.1016/S2215-…) It does, though, get us in the ball park! ⚾️

I'm looking to get in touch with as many people as possible who are Tourettic (/have #TouretteSyndrome) and also #research #Tourette Syndrome. Whether you're based in academia or not, early career or professor... I'd love to look into creating a network! #AcademicTwitter

Looking forwards to delivering a keynote lecture on current trends in #TouretteSyndrome research for TICHull&Yorkshire this coming month! Why not tag along? There are some incredible speakers and I’m feeling very honoured to be included in the lineup! #tics #TS #Neurodiversity

Happy to report I am doing a presentation on #TouretteSyndrome in Adulthood in person for TICHull&Yorkshire in August! Really looking forward to seeing familiar faces and connecting with new people. To those going, see you there! #tics #adulthood

How is FND taught and represented in neurology across Europe? Our new paper – led by the brilliant Tereza Serranova in Prague “FND in Europe: regional differences in education and health policy”. Open access: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/en… a brief thread.... 1/🧵

Really amazed and excited how my PhD journey is going. I never thought it would have impact both in the sciences and the arts. A pre-submission soon! Can't wait for the full event in March! uharts.co.uk/whats-on/2025/…

Can anyone help a #TICS question from one of our members? ‘My daughter has started to have tics where she jolts her neck. She’s had a lot of pain lately in her upper cervical spine and neck. I wondered if somehow the Hypermobility she has (hEDS) is making the tics cause too

University of Oxford With thanks to Tourettes Action, Tourette Canada & Tizard Centre Dr Melina Malli 's book, "Tourette’s Syndrome, Stigma, and Society’s Jests" is out in May. Launch: eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-… 2/2

I am so happy and thankful! With Daniel Jones | he/him, our joint paper entitled Tourettic Research of Tourette Syndrome: Some Reflections is now published and live! Watch this space for more to come! journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Last study of the PhD is now live! Please support. Unlike previous this has global reach, so please share as widely as possible! Thanks so much in advance to everyone who participates! tiny.cc/PhonicTicSurvey

🎬 What does a typical day look + sound like for an adult living with Tourette’s? The short film Everyday Tics brings lived experience to screen – complex, honest, real. By @uniofherts lecturer Samantha Jury 🎞️ 🔗 buff.ly/h9OTChp

In 2024, collaborators, including Herts Lecturers, came together to create "Everyday Tics", showing the complex expressions of tics as experienced in a day. 💚 Watch the trailer below created by Herts Lecturer Samantha Jury. 🔗Full film: youtu.be/inSUgtXca1Y Tourettes Action