Neuro Note 3
For this next assignment of mine, I really wanted to look into a subject we don't get to discuss over in class. As I looked through a list of resources provided by my professor, I came across a video about Tourette Syndrome. This disease is definitely something I knew nothing about before watching Thomas White's TED Talk video, Tourette Does The Talking, but now, I have a whole new perspective on Tourette.
Before watching the video, I decided to head to the Tourette website to gain some additional information about the condition. Tourette Syndrome is considered a neurological disorder where "tics" are present. But, tourette is more than just a slight involuntary tic. It's yelling without meaning, kicking without reason, cursing, even deep grunting randomly in sentences. This is because there are two different kinds of tics: motor and vocal. Both types of tics are present in a person diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. The cause of this disorder is unknown, however, the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin may play a significant role.
Thomas White is a senior at the University of Notre Dame and he recaps with his audience what a day in his life with tourette looks like. Cursing at his professors, outbursts in class, breaking things throughout his dorm room, and his other specific tics. Thomas actually has what is called "coprolalia" which is extremely rare and only found in about 10% of the tourette diagnoses. This particular condition is what is usually portrayed by the media, and is the involuntary utterance of obscene and socially unacceptable words and phrases. But, Thomas gives this TED Talks for higher hopes than to just teach the population about this disease. He desires for everyone to realize that we all have flaws, and to understand each others imperfections is important for our acceptance and love of one another. His specific situation has the tendency to scare people away because of its obscenity, but we all face different struggles and while one may seem more outweighing than another, they really aren't that different. Thomas states, "once we realize we can triumph together, we actively see we're in the same boat." We're all vulnerable to our demons and that isn't a bad thing! It leaves room for hope in our lives. In this TED Talk, Thomas White reveals that Tourette Syndrome normally does his talking, but at that time, he was finally in charge and that is life changing knowing a disease that controls your movements doesn't have complete control over your mind or heart. Let's reveal to each other our insecurities and maybe we can help each other overcome them.
For anyone who is unsure about this disease, I highly recommend Thomas' TED Talk, but also visiting the Tourette website to learn more.
RESOURCES:
Check out Thomas' TED Talk on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0szLOMIt9SQ
Check out the Tourette website!
http://www.tourette.org
Before watching the video, I decided to head to the Tourette website to gain some additional information about the condition. Tourette Syndrome is considered a neurological disorder where "tics" are present. But, tourette is more than just a slight involuntary tic. It's yelling without meaning, kicking without reason, cursing, even deep grunting randomly in sentences. This is because there are two different kinds of tics: motor and vocal. Both types of tics are present in a person diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. The cause of this disorder is unknown, however, the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin may play a significant role.
Thomas White is a senior at the University of Notre Dame and he recaps with his audience what a day in his life with tourette looks like. Cursing at his professors, outbursts in class, breaking things throughout his dorm room, and his other specific tics. Thomas actually has what is called "coprolalia" which is extremely rare and only found in about 10% of the tourette diagnoses. This particular condition is what is usually portrayed by the media, and is the involuntary utterance of obscene and socially unacceptable words and phrases. But, Thomas gives this TED Talks for higher hopes than to just teach the population about this disease. He desires for everyone to realize that we all have flaws, and to understand each others imperfections is important for our acceptance and love of one another. His specific situation has the tendency to scare people away because of its obscenity, but we all face different struggles and while one may seem more outweighing than another, they really aren't that different. Thomas states, "once we realize we can triumph together, we actively see we're in the same boat." We're all vulnerable to our demons and that isn't a bad thing! It leaves room for hope in our lives. In this TED Talk, Thomas White reveals that Tourette Syndrome normally does his talking, but at that time, he was finally in charge and that is life changing knowing a disease that controls your movements doesn't have complete control over your mind or heart. Let's reveal to each other our insecurities and maybe we can help each other overcome them.
For anyone who is unsure about this disease, I highly recommend Thomas' TED Talk, but also visiting the Tourette website to learn more.
RESOURCES:
Check out Thomas' TED Talk on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0szLOMIt9SQ
Check out the Tourette website!
http://www.tourette.org
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