Vashti displays multiple motor tics, like facial grimacing, jerking her arm, and neck stretching, and also a vocal tic (in her case, an objectionable word). Because she has both motor and vocal tics her doctor has diagnosed her with:

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Tourette's syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by the presence of multiple motor tics and at least one vocal tic. This aligns with Vashti's symptoms as she displays both motor and vocal tics. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disabilities and developmental delays. Stereotypic movement disorder involves repetitive, seemingly driven, and purposeless motor movements. Developmental coordination disorder affects the ability to coordinate motor movements, but does not involve tics.

Vashti Displays Multiple Motor Tics, Like Facial Grimacing, Jerking Her