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Tourette's syndrome

Close-up of Grace Cope, who has dyed purple and black hair. She is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. Behind her is a wood-panelled wall which has a ukelele propped against it.

'Tourette's no longer defines me - I can put my music out to the world'

After fronting a charity single, Grace Cope is now being mentored by a top music producer.

Beds, Herts & Bucks

Yasmin Bartle. She has long brown hair and glasses. She is smiling. She has two blue lanyards and a light hoody top. There is a display behind her and next to her with information about Tourette syndrome.

'I thought Tourette's was about swearing'

Yasmin Bartle says she has experienced confrontations due to a misconception of the condition.

Hull & East Yorkshire

Sophie is smiling at the camera and she looks really happy. She has a blonde bob and is wearing a black top.

'I don't need to hide my tics after charity song'

Sophie Willoughby has gained confidence after joining a choir to highlight Tourette's syndrome.

Spencer Davies-Monk has short brown hair, glasses and brown stubble. he is sitting on a pebble beach and is wearing a black t-shirt.

'I was commonly told I was faking my Tourette's'

Spencer Davies-Monk, 20, first started having noticeable tics when he was aged six.

Spencer Davies-Monk

Schoolboy tells his Tourette's story in 2013

The BBC spoke to then eight-year-old Spencer Davies-Monk about his Tourette's in 2013.

Anthony Albanese

Australian PM apologises for Tourette's syndrome taunt

The comment has angered disability advocates and been labelled "ableist" and "despicable".

David reads a book sat beside his mum who has her arm around his shoulder.

'You're sending them into the lion's den'

Parents say children have been shouted at in class for movements and sounds they cannot control.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar

'The chatbot has transformed my life'

How AI tools are helping people with neurodiversity live their lives.

Alex Mitchell on stage at Britain's Got Talent auditions

Tics part of act for Britain's Got Talent comedian

Alex Mitchell says his tics are "fundamentally funny" following his success on the TV show.