An estimated one in every thousand children has Tourette Syndrome, a neuro-biological disorder characterized by a range of symptoms ranging from painful self-abuse and rage episodes to bizarre vocalizations like barking, meowing or even vulgar and profane language. The children are helpless to control the embarrassing behavior, which makes them subject to painful ridicule from their peers and sometimes even adults. For families living with this disorder, it’s an unimaginable reality.

Jay Schadler follows the stories of four girls and their families as they document intimate scenes from their lives in video diaries. The children poignantly discuss the most debilitating effect of Tourette Syndrome, including the emotional impact of social isolation that sometimes includes alienation from their own families.

”20/20” travels to a camp in upstate New York affectionately called ”Camp Tic-a-palooza”, where children are free to exhibit their verbal outbursts and obsessive and unusual behaviors without shame.

They bravely tell their stories and reveal a world never before seen through the amazing candor of their video diaries.

This is heartwrenching, true and powerful.

But, it runs between ten and fifteen dollars at the Tourette Association web page ($9.99 for members, $14.99 for non-members, discounted to $6.99 if you buy it in bulk).

I Have Tourette’s, But Tourette’s Doesn’t Have MeI Have Tourette’s, But Tourette’s Doesn’t Have MepadTSA Member’s Price – NOT A DOWNLOAD – In every school in America, it’s likely that at least one child may have Tourette Syndrome. The children are often stigmatized and almost always misunderstood. HBO Documentary originally aired 11/12/05\r\n dispels the myths of TS through the experiences of young people. Extra DVD features include resources for educators, families, children interested in learning more about Tourette Syndrome, information from experts John Walkup, M.D., Susan Conners, M.Ed., and Evan Trost, M.D.