about Mozart actually having Tourette’s. He was reported as having frequent mood swings, tics, sudden impulses and a love of nonsense words. He was alsobserved spinning, leaping, fidgeting and performing strange motor movements. Doctors will never no for sure if Mozart really did have TS.Many symptoms exist with Tourette Syndrome patients. They include involuntary body movements called tics. These consist of but are not limited to eye blinking, arm thrusting, kicking movements, shoulder shrugging, and jumping. Some other symptoms ofS are Coprolalia. Coprolalia is defined as uncontrollable vocal sounds. Some include socially inappropriate words and phrases, repeated throat clearing, sniffing, and screaming. However, even though it is portrayed in movies as being common, coprolal with obscene language is not very common. The fact is that cursing, uttering obscenities, and ethnic slurs are manifested by fewer than 15% of people with TS. The media seize upon this symptom for its sensational effect. The most common first symptoof TS is a facial tic such as rapidly blinking eyes or twitches of the mouth. Many people with Tourette’s have many additional problems related to the disorder. These include obsessions, compulsive and ritualistic behaviors, ADD, learning disabilitiesdifficulties with impulse control and sleep disorders. These symptoms are should only be a concern if they occur often.It is important to get help if experiencing the symptoms of Tourette Syndrome. Tourette’s, although not curable, can usually be controlled. It is especially important to get help for those whose symptoms are seen by some people as bizarre, disruptiv and frightening. Sometimes the symptoms of TS provoke ridicule and rejection from peers, teachers, and strangers. The person could be threatened, excluded from normal activities, and prevented from forming relationships. This could cause great psychogical harm. The major...
