John Davidson, the Tourette syndrome campaigner on whom the Bafta-winning film I Swear is based, at Sunday's awards ceremony. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/Getty ImagesThis week, Tourette syndrome (TS) was in the news after a racial slur was broadcast during Sunday night’s Bafta awards ceremony. What is Tourette syndrome? Yes, there are motor tics and vocal tics, Tourette’s Action says. Some of the simple motor tics include eye blinking, eye rolling, shoulder shrugging and limb and head jerking, while simple vocal tics include whistling, coughing and grunting, among others.

Source: The Irish Times February 27, 2026 15:02 UTC