Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia calls for better understanding from first responders

Mr Morante wants an open dialogue with police about Tourette's Syndrome. (Supplied: Kiah Morante)

Kiah Morante was trying to catch the train home from work when a police officer shoved him against a wall and told him he was under arrest because he was swearing.

The Parramatta disability support worker, who has Tourette Syndrome, could not prevent himself from speaking obscenities but the officer did not believe he had the condition.