People with Tourette Syndrome want better training for first responders

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It's a neurological disorder marked by rapid, involuntary muscle movements often called 'tics'. To mark the start of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week, new figures show an alarming proportion of people with the condition have had negative experiences with first responders.

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