Tourette D5

A 5th grader is staying home from school because of Tourette syndrome. The specific tic bothering her is licking her lips and around her oral area. As described by her mother, the area is raw and red and she is embarrassed and does not want to attend school. Please educate yourself about Tourette syndrome from the textbook. Briefly describe what Tourette syndrome is. Secondly, how would you work with the student, then collaborate with her family and possibly physician, her classmates and other staff to work to get her back in school and to stay in school. Give specific details and plans for each one. What would be a reason why you could not collaborate with the physician?

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