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Support for Tourette Scotland and Greater Awareness and Inclusion for People with Tourette Syndrome

  • Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 22 October 2025
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-19389

That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the vital work of Tourette Scotland in providing support, advocacy, and education for individuals and families affected by Tourette syndrome across Scotland; welcomes the release of the new documentary film, I Swear, which shines a powerful light on the lived experiences of people with this condition and challenges and stigma surrounding it; notes with concern, reports from parents, educators and young people that many pupils with the condition are not receiving adequate educational support or understanding in schools; believes that there is an urgent need for national guidance and consistent training for teachers and school staff to ensure that pupils with Tourette syndrome are supported to reach their full potential; calls for the inclusion of Tourette syndrome-specific content in the Scottish Government’s wider Additional Support for Learning (ASL) framework and mental health strategies; highlights what it sees as the importance of British Sign Language (BSL) and communication inclusion guidelines to ensure accessibility and understanding for those with the Tourette syndrome and co-occurring conditions, and calls on the Scottish Government to work with Tourette Scotland to develop a national plan, increase funding for support services, and raise awareness across education, health and social care and the wider public.


Supported by: Paul Sweeney