Children Archives - Page 3 of 14 - Tourette Association of America

Two swimmers, Anthony Ervin and Pedro Cavour, sit down to discuss how they live their lives with Tourette Syndrome. Anthony Ervin explains how he has overcome the challenges of being a swimmer with Tourette Syndrome to go on to win a Gold Medal in Rio and his experiences as an adult with Tourette Syndrome. Pedro Cavour, who witnessed Anthony Ervin win his gold medal, explains how swimming has aided his tics and co- occurring conditions by soothing his anxiety. The two share their different experiences with Tourette Syndrome and how it has effected them both negatively and positively in their swimming. "Every time I get into the water I feel so much better." -Pedro Cavour

June 28, 2018

A Tourette Conversation: Ellie Jarvie and Andy Tiefenthaler

https://tourette.org/resource/22162/

Two individuals, Ellie Jarvie and Andy Tiefenthaler, sit down in Wisconsin to discuss their various experiences and challenges with living with Tourette Syndrome. Andy Tiefenthaler is a young adult with Tourette Syndrome who shares his experience working at the Tourette Syndrome Camp USA. Ellie Jarvie also shares her experiences as a TAA Wisconsin Chapter Chairmember. Ellie Jarvie speaks about her life as she was a young teen into her thirties and her struggles with going in public with her tics. The two also discuss a dance they both attended that was organized by Andy Tiefenthaler in the 9th grade to raise money and awareness for Tourette Syndrome. "Tourette's is just another art form." -Andy Tiefenthaler

June 28, 2018

A Tourette Conversation: Tanya Sockol and Connor Harrington

https://tourette.org/resource/a-tourette-conversation-tanya-sockol-and-connor-harrington/

A mother and son, Tanya Sockol and Connor Harrington, sit down to talk about the effects of Tourette Syndrome on their lives, including depression and suicidal thoughts. Tanya Sockol is the mother of two children with Tourette Syndrome and the spouse of a husband with Tourette Syndrome. Tanya Sockol speaks of her experiences with her children and husband and how frustrated she is with the lack of knowledge and understanding of the disease. Connor Harrington also speaks about his own experiences and struggles, including trouble in school, depression, and the support of his friends and family. Connor Harrington shares his experiences about his own depression and how he overcame it. The mother and son converse about what Connor would say to the children with Tourette Syndrome that are suffering with depression and suicidal thoughts. "As time went on and I got older, I started to realize that there's so much more to me than Tourette Syndrome." -Connor Harrington

June 27, 2018

A Tourette Conversation: Hayley Gripp and Eric McGowan

https://tourette.org/resource/a-tourette-conversation-hayley-gripp-and-eric-mcgowan/

Two young adults, Hayley Gripp and Eric McGowan, sit down to speak about their lives living with Tourette Syndrome. Hayley Gripp discusses her diagnosis experience, co- occurring conditions, CBIT, and how she manages her symptoms by creating a more positive environment through education. Similarly, Eric McGowan discusses how he addresses his symptoms with others through honesty about his diagnosis. The young adults bond over managing their symptoms through doing what they love, music and cooking. "There are days I hate my diagnosis and days where I think I wouldn't trade it for the world." -Hayley Gripp

June 27, 2018

A Tourette Conversation: Hayley Gripp and Janine Tejada

https://tourette.org/resource/a-tourette-conversation-hayley-gripp-and-janine-tejada/

Hayley Gripp and Janine Tejada sit down in Southern California for a conversation on Tourette Syndrome. Hayley Gripp and Janine Tejada speak on their diagnosis reaction and experiences with Tourette Syndrome. Hayley Gripp, who has educated over 200,000 individuals since becoming a youth ambassador for Tourette Syndrome, shares how a negative experience made her realize the importance of advocacy and awareness. Hayley Gripp explains how the introduction of her and Janine Tejada offered hope while Janine accepted a difficult diagnosis for her son. Janine Tejada is the mother of Jonah, who has Tourette Syndrome, and speaks about the importance of education because of the misunderstandings of Tourette Syndrome. "Tourette is one of the most misunderstood neurological conditions." -Janine Tejada

June 27, 2018

Tourette PSA

https://tourette.org/resource/tourette-psa/

A PSA aired in Times Square, New York City for 24 hours about Tourette Syndrome. Special thanks to TAA Youth Ambassador, Josh, for filming with the TAA and being part of this exciting Tourette Awareness initiative.

December 5, 2017

Problemas con la escritura a mano

https://tourette.org/resource/problemas-con-la-escritura-mano/

La digrafía o los déficits en el lenguaje escrito, son un problema común para estudiantes con el síndrome de Tourette (ST). Esto interfiere y a veces les previene el transferir sus pensamientos al escrito.