German migrant: Breaking the stigma is the only cure for Tourette Syndrome

Tourette Syndrom

Muskelzuckungen, spontane Lautäusserungen, Tics: Menschen mit Tourette haben in der Regel keine Eigenkontrolle über ihre Symptome Source: Stock Footage

People with Tourette Syndrome need opportunities, understanding, community awareness and acceptance. This is the message of German migrant Rosita Sunna in Sydney, whose son has Tourette. To mark Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week (6-12 May), SBS German spoke to her.



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