Social problems are prevalent in Tourette Syndrome (TS), yet the mechanisms contributing to these challenges remain poorly understood. Social cognition, encompassing the skills needed to understand others’ thoughts (theory of mind) and emotions (emotion recognition), may be one risk factor. This study examines social cognition and its association with social problems in TS. To date, 18 TS adolescents and 18 matched controls (67% male; Mage=14.00) have participated. Adolescents with TS experienced more social problems than controls (p=.049). Although no between-group differences were observed in social cognitive abilities, higher levels of theory of mind and emotion recognition were associated with greater social problems in the TS sample only (p’s<.05). These preliminary findings suggest that social cognitive skills in TS may paradoxically heighten vulnerability to social difficulties, possibly by increasing sensitivity to subtle negative social cues. Further investigation into this association is critical for informing interventions to improve social functioning in TS.