John Davidson’s use of derogatory language during the BAFTA Awards was a symptom of the highly misunderstood neurological ...

Tourette’s syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder tied to disruptions in the brain circuits that regulate movement and habit formation. The disorder starts in childhood and is characterized by ...

Reality TV star Baylen Dupree has spoken out after a Tourette’s advocate called Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo the N-word at the 2026 BAFTA Awards. Dupree, who stars on… The post Baylen Dupree ...

Tourette syndrome activist John Davidson says he left the BAFTAs ceremony "aware of the distress my tics were causing".

John Davidson, the Tourette’s activist and inspiration behind the BAFTA-nominated film I Swear, has broken his silence after ...

John Davidson attended the BAFTAs ceremony but left early after becoming aware that his outbursts were causing distress ...

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways Involuntary muscle movements happen when your body moves without you ...

Tourette’s syndrome, a neurological condition that causes involuntary sounds or movements known as tics, has come under the spotlight after a man with the condition shouted a racial slur during the ...

The British Academy Film Awards and BBC apologized Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday’s show while two ...

Tics are sudden, uncontrollable, spastic movements or verbal outbursts. These movements or vocalizations are repetitive, do not follow a rhythm, and are generally involuntary. Persistent motor or ...

Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson has explained he left the British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs) ceremony early on Monday night, aware his outbursts were causing distress. Davidson was ...