Symptoms Of Tourette Syndrome

Difficulty Focusing

Not all symptoms of Tourette syndrome express themselves as visible tics. They can also exhibit some other mental and behavioral issues due to the distractions of all their tics. In many cases, Tourette syndrome is misdiagnosed as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder because both conditions tend to result in difficulty focusing. This can sometimes manifest itself as an inability to pay attention to something an individual is discussing. It may also cause trouble completing lessons or work. Trouble focusing may also present itself as inappropriate focusing on something else. A person with Tourette syndrome may spend a lot of time dealing with obsessive behaviors that keep them from thinking about whatever else they should be focusing on. This symptom tends to result in struggles with keeping grades up, making friends, or completing work tasks.