Alicia Vanasse, 24, is a college honors student and president of her school's communications club; three years ago, such progress was unimaginable for Vanasse as she attempted to control severe Tourette syndrome. But a new drug regimen and a congressional internship built Vanasse's confidence, and an adviser helped her explain her tics to professors and classmates. "I've always been 'that girl with Tourette's,' " Vanasse said. "But here I've been given the chance to just be Alicia." The Providence Journal (R.I.)
Monday, November 26, 2007
Honors college student tackles Tourette syndrome
Alicia Vanasse, 24, is a college honors student and president of her school's communications club; three years ago, such progress was unimaginable for Vanasse as she attempted to control severe Tourette syndrome. But a new drug regimen and a congressional internship built Vanasse's confidence, and an adviser helped her explain her tics to professors and classmates. "I've always been 'that girl with Tourette's,' " Vanasse said. "But here I've been given the chance to just be Alicia." The Providence Journal (R.I.)
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