Description:For those new to Tourette Syndrome questions race through the mind as they do their best to understand the condition and the many comorbid conditions that often accompany it. Whether you are a newly diagnosed young child, adolescent, or even a teen or young adult...life is impacted in ways that raise a myriad of questions. For parents, seeing their child endure the "tics" that bring unwanted attention is heartbreaking. As you research this often misunderstood, and misdiagnosed, disorder there are many solid informative books, while there are also others that lead to rabbit holes of misinformation. "Growing Up Tourette" is a first person account of what growing up with Tourette Syndrome was like for me. There are personal insights and suggestions for both children and parents, along with bits of updated research findings that help build the foundation for a solid understanding and erase some of the fears that come with not knowing.