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Do children with ts curse or say other things they know in outburst?

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Not all the time: There is a specific type of vocal tic called coprolalia and this means cursing or saying an obscene, foul or derogatory word repetitively and involuntarily. It is actually quite rare.

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Answered 4/13/2015

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