Tag: Tourette syndrome
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Sharn Davidson: How Dinosaurs Help Spotlight Differences and Build Understanding of Tourette Syndrome
Turning Difference into Education: Sharn Davidson’s Mission Sharn Davidson lives with Tourette syndrome (TS), a neurological condition that presents itself through involuntary movements and vocalizations, or tics. For most of her life, these tics have been a part of her daily experience, shaping how she navigates the world. Yet Sharn has found a unique and…
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Dinosaur Lessons: How Sharn Davidson Bridges Tourette Syndrome and Education
Turning Challenges Into Classroom-Ready Lessons Sharn Davidson has lived with Tourette syndrome (TS) for most of her life, and her journey offers a blueprint for how educators, families, and communities can reframe difference as a source of learning and connection. TS is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary movements and vocalizations, often referred to as…
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Sharn Davidson: Using Dinosaurs to Teach Empathy for People with Tourette Syndrome
Meet Sharn Davidson: A life shaped by Tourette syndrome Sharn Davidson lives with Tourette syndrome (TS), a neurological condition that causes involuntary movements and vocalisations known as tics. For most of her life, Sharn has navigated the everyday realities of TS—the unpredictability of tics, the moments of misunderstanding, and the opportunity to educate others about…