The following webinars on Tourette Syndrome were held in conjunction with Hassenfeld’s Children’s Hospital at New York University.
Virtual Clinical Training for Mental Health Providers: Introduction to Organizational Skills Training for Students with Tourette Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Join faculty from the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and NYU Langone’s Tics, Tourette Disorder, and Trichotillomania Program, which is a Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence, to learn the foundations of organizational skills training. This includes addressing organizational, time management, and planning difficulties in youth. We review strategies for enhancing student motivation and executive functioning, including tracking home and school projects and assignments, managing time and materials, and engaging in planning for home projects and school tests, papers, and presentations.
Helping School-Age Youth with Tourette Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Develop Organizational, Time Management, and Planning Skills
In this program, participants learn about the relationship between Tourette disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and gain understanding of the commonly associated challenges in learning, academic planning, and organization. Facilitators present parents and educators with strategies to guide students in improving assignment tracking; managing associated materials, including internet-based and online virtual learning materials; effectively managing time and scheduling; and engaging in systematic assignment planning. Practical strategies for students to manage stress, anxiety, and mood related to Tourette disorder and associated organizational skills difficulties are also reviewed. Additionally, participants get free access to a library of short videos illustrating organizational skills taught in the webinar, including time management, scheduling, planning, stress management, and relaxation skills. Educators and parents learn to recognize behaviors that may warrant further assessment or care, and learn about relevant and appropriate Tourette disorder and ADHD referrals and services.
Improving Executive Functioning Skills in College Students with Tourette Disorder and ADHD
College can be an incredibly rewarding time of personal and academic growth. In this program, participants are invited to learn about Tourette disorder and the commonly associated challenges in academic planning and organization. Participants learn strategies to keep track of assignments, manage associated materials (including internet-based and online materials due to virtual learning), effectively manage time and scheduling, and engage in systematic planning for assignments. Participants also learn practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and mood related to Tourette disorder and associated organizational skills difficulties.
Helping Parents Understand and Manage the Academic Impact of Tourette Disorder, ADHD, and Learning Disorders
Join experts in pediatrics, neuropsychology, and psychiatry for an interactive workshop highlighting common social, emotional, and learning challenges associated with brain-based conditions, such as Tourette disorder, learning disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Participants have the opportunity to consult with NYU Langone Health faculty about their child’s needs, and gain knowledge about various clinical and school resources to address them.
Addressing School-Related Impairments in Students with Tics and Tourette Disorder
This webinar aims to provide an overview of tics and Tourette disorder for teachers and other school personnel, as well as instruction in facilitating earlier identification of Tourette disorder and related conditions that contribute to academic difficulties, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
A panel of experts discusses the relationship between Tourette disorder, ADHD, and executive dysfunction, highlighting related school impairments such as organizational deficits. Participants learn best practices for addressing these issues, including school consultation, behavior modification, and organizational skills training, which is a hands-on and practical approach to addressing issues with organization, time management, and planning.
Helping Parents Understand and Manage the Academic Impact of Tourette Disorder, ADHD, and Learning Disorders
Join experts in pediatrics, neuropsychology, and psychiatry for an interactive workshop highlighting common social, emotional, and learning challenges associated with brain-based conditions, such as Tourette disorder, learning disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Participants have the opportunity to consult with NYU Langone Health faculty about their child’s needs, and gain knowledge about various clinical and school resources to address them.
Addressing School-Related Impairments in Students with Tics and Tourette Disorder
This webinar aims to provide an overview of tics and Tourette disorder for teachers and other school personnel, as well as instruction in facilitating earlier identification of Tourette disorder and related conditions that contribute to academic difficulties, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
A panel of experts discusses the relationship between Tourette disorder, ADHD, and executive dysfunction, highlighting related school impairments such as organizational deficits. Participants learn best practices for addressing these issues, including school consultation, behavior modification, and organizational skills training, which is a hands-on and practical approach to addressing issues with organization, time management, and planning.
