This webinar focuses on strategies for the classroom to assist a student with Tourette Syndrome. Strategies are suggested for both the student and teacher. These strategies and accommodations, while simple to implement, can make a resounding difference in the success, and happiness, of a student with Tourette. This webinar will be a played recording, however, Jennifer Stenger, PhD, the presenter of this webinar, will be on to answer questions in the chat and live at the end of the recording.
Note: Although this is a pre-recorded webinar, Jennifer Stenger will be live in the chat throughout to answer your questions, including during a post-presentation Q&A session.
Presenters:
Jennifer Stenger, PhD, has been in public education for 20 years, first as a high school English teacher and currently as a school counselor. She has also taught adjunct classes at two universities in Southern Illinois. In 2011, she received a PhD in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Her dissertation research was based on other public K-12 educators who, like herself, have Tourette syndrome. After completing her doctorate, she self-published The Life that Chose Us: Educators with Tourette Syndrome, based on this work. Since publishing in 2013, she has presented at multiple conferences and speaking engagements; she also meets with younger children with disabilities to promote positive self-image and self-confidence. She is energized when working with and serving the TS community, as she is driven to help school-aged children succeed both academically and socially. Jen has served on the Education Advisory Board since 2016.
