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Demystifying Georges Gilles de la Tourette: The Early History of Tourette Syndrome Part 2
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We continue our fascinating deep dive into the winding history of Tourette Syndrome. Dr. Howard Kushner joins me again to discuss the early focus on coprolalia, psychoanalytic theories blaming patients, and the heroic efforts of advocates like the Shapiros to reframe TS as biological. We also touch on the importance of support groups, promising new interventions, and predictions for the future.
Dr. Kushner guides us through the shifting perspectives on TS, from the bleak early views encapsulated by the phrase "once a ticker, always a ticker," through the era of psychoanalytic blame, to our current understanding of TS as a multifaceted neurodevelopmental condition. Drawing from his vast research and his 1999 seminal work, "A Cursing Brain? The Histories of Tourette Syndrome," we examine the complex journey of TS diagnosis, the stigma attached to symptoms such as coprolalia, and the importance of a supportive community and multidisciplinary care for those affected.
Timeline Highlights:
[01:16] The emphasis on coprolalia in early TS research.
[02:51] Tic reduction when engrossed in an activity.
[05:04] The Tourette Syndrome Association's advocacy.
[07:12] The power of youth support groups for TS.
[09:22] Reframing TS as biological - Shapiro's contributions.
[11:42] Predictions for the next 50 years of TS research.
[13:30] The risk of over-medicalizing TS identities.
[14:23] Emerging interventions like TMS and medicinal marijuana.
[15:40] Appreciating Dr. Kushner's historical research.
[16:05] The link between left-handedness and TS.
[17:22] Advice for living well with TS.
[19:04] The importance of youth camps and support groups.
Links & Resources:
•A Cursing Brain: The Histories of Tourette Syndrome by Dr. Howard Kushner.
•New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS): https://njcts.org/
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