Positives
Without wishing to emphasise the problems, there are a great deal of positive aspects of the Gilles de la Tourette gene. These include the following descriptions from or about people with TS. I must add though that my son’s response to this page was “there ARE some?” Sometimes it can be so difficult to see them.
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Verbal
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Animated
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Funny “life-of-the-party” type
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Delightful
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Talent as mimic
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Natural acting ability
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Uninhibited
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Just enough compulsiveness to get things done
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High intelligence
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Witty, sharp humour
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Strength of character
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Musical talent and improvisational skills
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Quick reactions and reflexes
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Competitive
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Playful
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Energetic
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Enthusiastic
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Joyful
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Creative
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Full of ideas
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Photographic memory
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Hard working
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Ambitious