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The Tourette Association of America Wisconsin 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.
Events
This FREE live webinar series is appropriate for those with tics or Tourette Syndrome, family members, professionals, and friends.
Social Work Professionals earn 1 CEH per attended webinar!
“Compassion Resilience: A Toolkit for Parents and Professionals”
Presented by: Dr. Sarah Reed, Rogers Behavioral Health and WISE
12-1pm, 2/24/21 – Register Here
“Treatment of Tic Disorders and Other Repetitive Behaviors”
John Walkup, MD, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
12-1pm, 3/3/21 – Register Here
“Behavior Therapy for Children with Tic Disorders”
Presented by: Douglas W. Woods, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist,
Professor of Psychology, Marquette University
12-1pm, 3/10/21 – Register Here
“Top Ten Things Siblings Want Parents/Professionals to Know”
Presented by: Harriet Redman, M.S. Ed. – Executive Director and founder of WisconSibs
12-1pm, 3/17/21 – Register Here
“Unstuck: An OCD Kids Movie”
Facilitated Q&A after film.
12-1pm, 3/24/31 – Register Here
Keynote – 2021 Tourette Connections Virtual Conference Series
Presented by: Stephen McCall, M.Ed.
President & CEO at Tourette Syndrome Multicultural Outreach Association, Inc. (M-TIC)
12-1pm, 3/31/21 – Register Here
We hope you can join us!
Tourette Association of America – Wisconsin Chapter
Questions and accommodation requests should be directed to taawiconference@gmail.com. Advance notice is appreciated.
Funding for these webinars is made possible in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government
