How do animals benefit individuals with Tourette syndrome?

Posted on 11 March 2025 by Pippa McClounan

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A new research study

20 year old researcher Jess Amelia from Canterbury is studying animal science and lives with Tourette's. Jess is conducting a study to gain a better understanding of how individuals are affected once in the presence of animals and roughly what percentage of individuals find comfort in being around them.

Individuals with Tourette’s can find it difficult to access the help available to them, or they may become ashamed to ask for help as a result of fear or judgement from others, e.g. getting a service or emotional support dog. From this research, the hope that the results may show that individuals find great comfort in being around animals, therefore widening the understanding of how important it can be for individuals to have access to this type of support.

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