Local Student Chooses to Live Life Out Loud
Woodland student addresses issue of Tourette syndrome so that it does not become an issue.
"My name is Bradley Wilinski, I am 10 years old and I live in Gurnee, Illinois. When I was in first grade I started making noises and having movements I did not want to have. I started seeing a doctor who told me that I have Tourette's syndrome." These are the opening words of a speech written and spoken by a Woodland Intermediate 4th grader at the recent Tourette Syndrome Association annual dinner in New York. Bradley was there to honor Ariel Small, a Highland Park high school student who also has Tourette's and who has served as a mentor and spokesperson for the disease. Because of Ariel's understanding and support, Bradley has been able to overcome much of the anxiety associated with the disease and develop strategies to cope with …
