Last week was Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week – and research is showing that more education is needed around the condition. Only 28% of people with Tourette Syndrome say that their encounters with first responders are positive, often being mistaken for being intoxicated, erratic or even violent. Rose, who has Tourette's Syndrome has been mistaken for shoplifting and detained by police while out shopping. She joined Hope Drive to share her experience as well as sharing more about the daily challenges that come with Tourette's Syndrome. 

Last week was Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week – and research is showing that more education is needed around the condition. Only 28% of people with Tourette Syndrome say that their encounters with first responders are positive, often being mistaken for being intoxicated, erratic or even violent. Rose, who has Tourette's Syndrome has been mistaken for shoplifting and detained by police while out shopping. She joined Hope Drive to share her experience as well as sharing more about the daily challenges that come with Tourette's Syndrome.

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