The mind remains a complex organ that people have spent their entire lives trying to understand. Figuring out the complexities of the human mind has proven challenging for mental health specialists, and one such condition that remains a subject of study and treatment is Tourette syndrome.

My mother told me recently that when my younger brother was born, I was so excited because he was “like a real-life baby doll” that I could dress, take care of, and read bedtime stories to (even though I couldn’t read yet).

The mind has a long list of issues and disorders that can follow people throughout their lifetime. Whether it’s a long-held phobia, an obsessive-compulsive tick, or intense feelings of anxiety, people have looked for ways to deal with these conditions for generations.

All children can have trouble paying attention or become fidgety or impulsive from time to time. But, how can you tell whether your child’s behavior is normal or if they might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

An autism diagnosis covers a spectrum of children with a vast range of skills and impairments. As such, the developmental disorder can look considerably different from child to child.