Identify a true statement about Tourette's Syndrome (TS) is that:
1. Manifestations rarely change once developed.
2. Children with TS do not have obsessive compulsive disorders.
3. The tics of TS can lead to mental deterioration.
4. The tics are involuntary, and the person cannot control the behavior.
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1. Manifestations change related to the stress level and various other factors.
2. There is a strong correlation between TS and obsessive compulsive disorders.
3. The tics do not affect the cognitive ability of a child.
4. The tics are involuntary, and public education about this is important so that the child is not harassed about the behaviors.
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