Three Brothers Lead Full Lives Despite their Tourette

[Retired]

August 25, 2010
Edison Metuchen Sentinel

( ) Attached is a wondeful story about three brothers Colin Lang, his twin Anthony and 12-year-old brother Jack all have Tourette Syndrome, yet they lead full lives. (Click on Attached Files below to launch Adobe Reader to view the pdf file)

The story is well written, realistically outlining many of the challenges people with Tourette face as they learn ways to deal with their disorder.

You too might be inspired by this story when you read the boys' conclusion:

Would the boys change anything in their lives if they could? All three say no.
?I?d rather have it than not have it,? Colin said. ?It makes me unique.?
?I?ll answer from here,? said Anthony, his voice booming from the main hall. ?I feel like it?s just a part of who I am.
It doesn?t really matter.?
?We wouldn?t trade them for anything,? Patty said. ?People ask, ?Would you rather have a child without
Tourette?s?? No, because they wouldn?t be who they are.?