"Tourette syndrome is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects about 0.5% to 0.7% of the population. It is characterized by involuntary movements and sounds called tics that usually begin in childhood and, for some people, continue into adulthood. Tics consist of movements, such as eye blinking or shoulder shrugging, or vocalizations, such as throat clearing or brief sounds."
"Coprolalia, or involuntary obscene or offensive speech, is one of the most widely misunderstood features of Tourette's. About 10% to 20% of people with Tourette syndrome experience this type of tic."
"The reactions to Davidson's tics at the BAFTA awards make clear that Tourette syndrome remains a deeply misunderstood condition, especially when it comes to obscene language tics, called coprolalia."
Tourette syndrome is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting 0.5-0.7% of the population, characterized by involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics that typically begin in childhood. Tics range from simple movements like eye blinking to complex combinations involving multiple actions or verbalizations. Coprolalia, involuntary obscene or offensive speech, affects only 10-20% of people with Tourette syndrome but remains one of the most misunderstood features. A viral incident at the 2026 BAFTA awards highlighted society's lack of understanding about this condition. Public education efforts have been ongoing for decades, yet stigma and misconceptions persist, particularly surrounding obscene language tics.
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