The Tourette Association of New Zealand (TANZ) is a non-profit association dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders. We provide education, advocacy, and resources to improve the lives of those impacted by these conditions.

2022年8月22日 · Tourette’s syndrome (TS) is a more severe and persistent tic disorder. Compared to simple motor or verbal tics, TS is uncommon. It is estimated to affect less than 1 in 100 people. It almost always starts before the age of 18 and is rare in adults. Males are more commonly affected than females. TS patients have multiple motor and vocal tics.

Tic disorders including Tourette syndrome (TS) are neuropsychiatric disorders that are common referrals to paediatricians, paediatric neurologists and child psychiatrists. Although differentiating tics and TS from other movement disorders is not. difficult, it is essential to detect comorbid conditions and their contribution to TS.

Tourette’s is a combination of both physical (motor) and vocal tics that are involuntary and repetitive and that wax and wane over time. The tics have to have been present for at least a year before the age of 18 for a formal diagnosis to be made, however there is no pathway to diagnosis for TS currently in NZ, although we are working on this.

New Zealand appears to be lucky in having only one major stock tick – it has a long name, Haemaphysalis longicornis, and can be a tricky opponent when it comes to gaining control. Geographically ticks are found right through the North Island, in Marlborough and Tasman and parts of the West Coast.

2021年2月23日 · Do you know someone with a tic disorder? Here is a quick guide to learn more about tic disorders, treatment options, and ways to find additional resources.

2022年11月9日 · New Zealand is home to three distinct tick species: the New Zealand tick (Ixodes holocyclus), the Australian tick (Ixodes holocyclus), and the South Island tick (Ixodes australis). Ticks are a widespread nuisance in New Zealand, with the New Zealand tick being the most prevalent species.

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is thought to be an inherited, neurological disorder characterized by repetitive and involuntary movements and vocalizations known as tics. Tics are sudden, rapid, and stereotyped movements or vocalizations that occur repeatedly.

There are nine species of tick present in New Zealand (listed below). Only one species, Haemaphysalis longicornis was introduced, the rest are native species. Cario capensis (= Ornithidoros capensis) is the only soft tick (Family Argasidae) in New Zealand, the other eight species are hard ticks (Family Ixodidae).

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