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This resolution recognizes May 15, 2025, through June 15, 2025, as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, aiming to educate the public about Tourette syndrome (TS), a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by involuntary movements or vocalizations called tics. The resolution highlights that approximately 1 in 50 children aged 5-17 in the United States have TS or a related tic disorder, and many cases go undiagnosed due to limited awareness. The document emphasizes that TS often coexists with other conditions like ADHD, OCD, and learning disabilities, which can create challenges in education, employment, and social interactions. By designating this awareness month, the resolution seeks to reduce stigma, promote understanding, and support individuals with TS by increasing public knowledge about the syndrome, its management through medications and behavioral treatments, and the importance of creating an inclusive environment for those affected.

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