A persistent cough and clearing of the throat seemed plausible when his allergy panel came back positive for a plethora of allergens. When symptoms persisted after medication, Sam Hanson knew there had to be more to his diagnosis.
Tourette’s syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins during childhood or adolescence. Having battled movement (motor) and vocal (phonic) tics during his youth, Sam knew he had this disorder before he had a professional diagnosis. Learning to thrive with this syndrome hasn’t always been easy, but with practice and patience Sam is figuring it out!
Listen in to hear how Sam found strength in sharing his truth and how he is empowering others with this syndrome to do the same!
