I'm Andrena, a mum of two girls. We originally reached out to the charity after my, then, 15 year old had a sudden onset of a variety of tics and non-epileptic seizures. Being overwhelmed and under-supported I was so grateful to finally meet people who understood and they've helped her build her confidence. In my work life I'm an Advocacy worker which I love. In my spare time I enjoy walking with my dog and spending time with family.

I'm Gillian, from Glasgow. I'm married to David and have a son, Ross. Ross was diagnosed with Tourette's at age 9 and since then, Tourette Scotland has been, at times, a lifeline! I am a Support for Learning Worker and find it challenging but rewarding. I recently stepped down as a Boy's Brigade Leader after 30 years. I love travelling, all things Disney, and a good blether!

My name is Carol and I'm a mum, foster carer and also an artist. I came across Tourette Scotland after 'googling' Tourette's whilst my youngest child was in the process of getting their diagnosis. The help and support given then, and since, by Tourette Scotland has been truly invaluable to our child and to our whole family. I wanted to do something to help the charity and volunteered to be elected to the committee as secretary.

Derek is very shy, so we've written this for him and chosen the logo to save his blushes ;-)
Derek is currently our treasurer and has been a trustee of the charity since 2012.

He is a man of few words but a whizz with a spreadsheet, with a great eye for the details!

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I'm Lauren and I have Tourette's myself, along with some of the coexisting conditions to varying degrees. I'm married to Craig and we have two cats. I first started ticcing at 4 1/2 but I wasn't diagnosed until I was almost 22. After growing up feeling so different, it was a relief to have a name for it and I set about learning what I could. That's how I found Tourette Scotland, it was amazing to meet other people like me and it was genuinely like gaining a second family. I'm really proud of the work we do and love being a part of it. When I'm not working I love music and going to gigs, movies, photography, walking and going to the gym. I also still love Lego ;-)

I'm Andrea! My son was diagnosed with Tourette's when he was 4 after displaying verbal and motor tics since he was 2. We've been so grateful for the support offered by Tourette Scotland since his diagnosis and continue to benefit from this. I work full time as a Health Visitor and when I'm not at work you'll find me hanging out with my wife and 2 boys, at the gym, out walking the dog or drinking coffee somewhere.