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Yes, your son has a rare and challenging combination of symptoms, OP. Tourette's in particular is very isolating for families. I'm sorry!

Your public school system might have a program for your child, and if you find something elsewhere that might suit, you can also consider moving.

Montgomery County in MD has the GT/LD program (gifted, talented and learning disordered). My son has greatly benefited from it. Children need an IEP and an IQ above a certain threshold to get in.

Regarding family, it helps to occupy the scientific high ground. We deluged our families with scientific facts, cited research articles and figures, etc, and had a research-based argument to all their ignorant comments. DH is a doctor and I am a scientist, but any diligent parent, with sufficient facts at their fingertips, can out-argue relatives. A lot of families struggling with family criticism retreat and don't engage, because the conflict is too hurtful, but if you can at all bear it, please educate your families: you'll be helping change minds about special needs, not just for your son, but for all children these people will come across now and in the future.

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