EAN 9780285641273

Welcome to Biscuit Land A witty, yet stirring firsthand account of dealing with the daily difficulties of Tourettes Syndrome-a neurological disorder characterized by physical and verbal tics-Jess Thorn shares a year of her life, detailing the entire spectrum of her experiences. From arm and leg tics that can occasionally be life-threatening to uncontrollable verbal outbursts-she says the word "biscuit" an average of 16 t.