tourettes syndrome

[Muddy Fox]

Has anyone in the complementary health field have any information/experience regarding this. I' m enquiring on behalf of a client whose young grandson is afflicted. She is thinking along the lines of hypnotherapy, which is outside my realm of knowledge/experience, any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[katie bridgewater]

I'm no expert by any means, but in my music teaching career, I have taught a couple of children with tourettes. One in particular was very fond of singing and was symptom free while singing songs. Stammerers also often find they can sing or act without difficulty, unlike regular speech which can be traumatic for sufferers of tourettes and stammers. It might be worth suggesting singing lessons if the child is interested.

[Muddy Fox]

Thanks Katie. I've been searching the internet and there is not much information regarding the condition and the use of complementary therapies. Stress seems to make the symptoms worse, I wonder if singing works becuase breathing is changed. I came across some research that was being done with nicotine patches.Apparently a chemical in the nicotine inhibits the nerve impulses in the brain which cause the involuntary tics. Thanks again.