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The Tourette Association of America Texas Chapter is a volunteer led, nonprofit organization supporting the needs of individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders. We are committed to raising public awareness and fostering social acceptance; advancing scientific understanding, treatment options and care; educating professionals to better serve the needs of children, adults and families challenged by Tourette and Tic Disorders; advocating for public policies and services that promote positive school, work and social environments; Providing help, hope and a supportive community across the nation; and empowering our community to deal with the complexities of this spectrum of disorders. Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Director: Joseph Jankovic, M.D. Co-Director: Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D. (713) 798-7438
Events
Join us for reception. dinner, awards, entertainment, auction! Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Houston Country Club, #1 Potomac Drive.
Chairmen: Carlin and Damon Putman
Honorees: Charlene and Bill Floyd & Martine Weitz
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Link to PDF2nd Annual Charity Golf Event! Monday, November 7 at Woodforest Golf Club.
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22nd Annual Charity Golf Event! Monday, February 13, 2017 at Black Hawk Golf CLub (formerly The Houstonian) in Richmond.
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15th Annual Children’s Camping Weekend. Friday, March 3 thru Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Camp For All. Applications on-line in January.
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6th Annual Clay Shoot/Dinner/Dance. Friday, April 28, 2017
Targets for Tourettes is a Texas-sized, fun-filled Sporting Clay shoot, followed by drinks, gourmet dinner, awards, Live C&W music, dancing and Live Auction. Participate as a team of 4 shooters, an individual shooter or join us for dinner only.
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Services
Austin Support Group
Bryan/College Station
Corpus Christi
Dallas/ North Texas
East Texas/Golden Triangle
Forth Worth
Gulf Coast Area
Katy/ Sugar Land
Lubbock
North Houston/ The Woodlands
Rio Grande Valley
San Antonio
Tyler/Longview
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Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Houston, TX
Director: Joseph Jankovic, M.D.
Co-Director: Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D.
(713) 798-2273
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Learn more about the TAA Centers of Excellence
The TAA Youth Ambassador Program brings together, trains and supports teens to advocate for and talk about Tourette and Tic Disorders in their community, with their elected officials and before their peers at school, sports leagues, scout troops, camps and after-school programs. <a href=”http://tourette.org/about-tourette/overview/living-tourette-syndrome/teens-13-19/youth-ambassador-program/”>Learn More</a>
The TAA conducts in-service presentations around the state with various schools on an as needed basis. It can make a tremendous difference in your child’s academic experience to have the school staff educated about the many facets of TS. <a href=”http://tourette.org/resource/education-service-understanding-ts-effects-learning/”>Learn More </a>
