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At the time of this writing, the CDC recommendation is to cancel or postpone gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks. The TAA will follow these guidelines and closely monitor updates as they become available. Online and virtual programming will ramp up in the coming days to ensure we remain your best resource during this complicated and confusing time. Please continue to check tourette.org for additional communications and further information. The TAA has closed its physical offices and transitioned to work-from-home through March 27. At that time we will reevaluate best next steps to ensure ongoing mission delivery, the safety of our staff, and the health of the organization. In the meantime, we remain 100% committed to meeting the needs of our community. All managers and staff members of the TAA team are just a phone call or email away. Please visit our staff page to reach staff directly via email with any questions or concerns.

March 12, 2020

Why I Walk: Michael V.

https://tourette.org/why-i-walk-michael-v/

Our son Michael is 9 years old. Last year, Michael was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. We are blessed and incredibly lucky to be his parents. Even though he struggles, he never stops smiling.

March 12, 2020

Why I Walk: Emily Blattberg

https://tourette.org/why-i-walk-emily-blattberg/

My name is Emily Blattberg. I am 16 years old and I’m in 11th grade. I was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 4th grade, but I’ve probably had tics since I was 5 years old. For the longest time, I struggled to accept my diagnosis because of the misconceptions that I had of what TS was and that led me to be in denial. I was afraid of what others would think of me. I was scared and confused about what my life would become.

February 19, 2020

TouretteConnect February 2020

https://tourette.org/touretteconnect-february-2020/

2019 showcased something powerful: the togetherness of the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community demonstrating that we are the most powerful when we all work together. We are never alone. For us, that’s really what the Tourette Association of America is all about.

January 22, 2020

Bingo Night with the TAA

https://tourette.org/bingo-night-with-the-taa/

Between frigid weather and COVID-19 restrictions, many people will be spending the start of the year at home. If you’re looking for fun activities to participate in from the comfort of your home, we’ve got you covered! The Tourette Association of America is inviting you to join us for a fun game of virtual bingo!

January 21, 2020

TouretteConnect – January 2020

https://tourette.org/touretteconnect-january-2020/

Happy New Year! Looking back on the last decade, we have made significant strides towards greater understanding, awareness and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome and co-occurring conditions. We continue to extend our footprint across the country with more national events including the Funders Breakfast in New York City, new webinars, increased provider education programming and an expanded Centers of Excellence program. 2020 is also monumental as it marks the return of our biennial National Conference.

January 7, 2020

El Síndrome de Tourette y las condiciones concurrentes

https://tourette.org/el-sindrome-de-tourette-y-las-condiciones-concurrentes/

December 30, 2019

Free Webinar: ADHD and TS

https://tourette.org/provider-webinar-series-adhd-and-ts/

One of the most common co-occurring conditions is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This webinar will discuss the diagnostic criteria for ADHD and how the clinical presentation of ADHD presents from the preschool years to adulthood. It will also cover the co-occurrence of ADHD, tics and related comorbid disorder and the treatment options and issues associated with co-occurring ADHD and tics.

December 30, 2019

Provider Webinar Series: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for OCD

https://tourette.org/provider-webinar-series-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-ocd/

This webinar is suitable for all providers who are interested in working with patients suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It reviews the assessment of OCD as well as evidence-based interventions such as psychoeducation, cognitive strategies, mindfulness, exposure and response prevention. We will focus on the integration of different treatment strategies for the different types of OCD symptoms. The impact of common comorbidities, strategies to address treatment non-adherence to maintain treatment gains will also be discussed.

December 24, 2019

TouretteConnect – December

https://tourette.org/touretteconnect-december/

From all of us at the Tourette Association of America, we wish you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous new year. 2019 was an impactful year, engaging the community with more training, education, events, and other awareness opportunities around the country. We hope to continue to shift public perception and inspire greater acceptance and inclusion for the TS community. This work is only made possible through your support.

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