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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

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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.

February 19, 2020

The Invisible Disability

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As a parent of a child with an invisible disability, we start our parental journey just like you. Our pregnancy and delivery are normal. Our kids are born in good health and weight. We dress them and bring them home with pure joy and excitement for the future. Our kids look just like yours...our kids are seemingly the same.

February 18, 2020

Rochelle’s Story – Volunteering to Make a Difference

https://tourette.org/rochelles-story-volunteering-to-make-a-difference/

At 37 years old, living with Tourette Syndrome has been challenging at times for Rochelle Bono. She was diagnosed in 1990 when she was 8 years old. Her tics included head jerking, blinking, grimaces, sniffling, clicking her tongue, barking like a dog, bird whistles and making crossed eyes. As an adult, she experienced suicidal tendencies, loneliness, low self-confidence, and isolation. She struggled with school and work, leading to homelessness and job loss. Still, she has used her experiences with Tourette Syndrome to help others.

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 15, 2020

The News Anchor Whose Tics Get No Airtime

https://tourette.org/news-anchor-tics-get-no-airtime/

As part of O, The Oprah Magazine’s December 2019 issue featuring women who live with chronic health conditions, Nikki Burdine shared her story and experiences with Tourette Syndrome. "In my case, I’m no longer embarrassed about having Tourette. I just don’t want it to be a distraction from my job or a reason for people to treat me differently. The truth is, everyone is battling something. My struggle is just a little more obvious.” - Nikki

January 7, 2020

El Síndrome de Tourette y las condiciones concurrentes

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

January 6, 2020

Aiden Inspires His Adopted Family

https://tourette.org/aiden-inspires-his-adopted-family/

I walk with Team Tourette because my son has given me a whole new meaning to life. We brought our boy Aiden home from the hospital on January 14, 2012. Four days earlier, he was born to parents who were unable to care for him. We were able to adopt him into our family exactly one year later and on January 14, 2013, we officially went from a family of four to a family of five.

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.

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