Embracing tourette's, an actor's journey to acceptance

An actor with Tourette's syndrome shares personal experiences and challenges, discussing how he has learned to embrace his condition. He explains Tourette's as a neurological disorder, dispelling common stereotypes. The actor describes his personal tics and how he manages them, especially in public settings like the subway. Interestingly, he notes that his tics subside when he is acting, allowing him to focus entirely on his craft.

What was the speaker's initial concern about revealing their Tourette's syndrome?

• It would affect their personal relationships.

• It would impact their career opportunities.

• It would cause them to lose friends.

• It would lead to health complications.

What is a common stereotype about Tourette's syndrome?

• People with Tourette's are good at sports.

• People with Tourette's curse uncontrollably.

• People with Tourette's have a high IQ.

• People with Tourette's are always calm.

Which of the following is a tic experienced by the speaker?

• Snapping their fingers

• Blinking rapidly

• Tapping their foot

• Clearing their throat

How does acting affect the speaker's Tourette's symptoms?

• It makes them worse.

• It has no effect.

• It temporarily relieves them.

• It causes new symptoms to appear.

What does the speaker feel when they are acting?

• A sense of focus and relief

• An increase in anxiety

• A loss of concentration

• A heightened awareness of their tics