Touretts syndrome is an inherited disorder that is supposedly caused by a missing genetic link. Touretts is actually a self-diagnosable disorder. The disorder consists of uncontrollable, persistent movements, or unintended sounds, which are called tics. Coming back to how Tourettes is caused by, others say that the neurological disorder is caused by a problem with our nerves communicating with the brain. Tourette's has also often been linked to different parts of the brain, including an area called the basal ganglia, an area in which helps control our body movements. This leads others to believe the disorder might also be caused by a combination of congenital(genetic) and amplified factors. Chemicals in the brain that transmit nerve impulses