Awareness Archives

While living with tics and other co-occurring conditions can certainly bring substantial difficulty, coping with a chronic condition like Tourette Syndrome can also build persistence, grit, and determination. In this free webinar, Dr. Kenneth Phelps, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, will identify key components of adapting and thriving while living with tics.

July 29, 2019

Submit Your Story

https://tourette.org/submit-story/

Are you interested in helping others find hope and inspiration through your personal experiences? The Tourette Association of America is looking for personal stories from the Tourette Syndrome community to be featured throughout the upcoming annual report. We believe experiences from our community are the most impactful way to improve awareness and understanding, and will reshape what people think about TS.

July 24, 2019

July TouretteConnect

https://tourette.org/july-touretteconnect/

The July TouretteConnect features the Facebook Fundraising guide, a review of the recent Orlando Youth Ambassador and Rising Leader training, and an update from Amanda.

July 23, 2019

What is Advocacy?

https://tourette.org/what-is-advocacy/

During our recent Youth Ambassador and Rising Leaders training in Orlando, Florida, we discussed the three basic types of advocacy: self, individual or systems advocacy. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, advocacy is defined as “the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal: the act or process of advocating something.” Advocacy is not only lobbying your Members of Congress and Senators, though that is also an important part.

July 18, 2019

Life with Tourette…

https://tourette.org/life-with-tourette/

"People notice and they wonder. 'Are you cold?' they ask politely as I shake in my seat. 'No, I just have Torrette’s,' I tell them."

July 18, 2019

Building and Maintaining Positive Partnerships with Your Child’s School

https://tourette.org/positive-school-relationship/

Attending school can be challenging in many ways for children with Tourette Syndrome and tic disorders. Building a positive partnership between home and school begins early and needs to be nurtured throughout the year.

July 17, 2019

The Southern California Chapter is Looking for Volunteers

https://tourette.org/the-southern-california-chapter-is-looking-for-volunteers/

The Southern California Chapter is looking for passionate and motivated individuals to help lead support groups in San Diego County and start a new support group!

July 7, 2019

Amy’s Story

https://tourette.org/amys-story/

A mother's story of her daughters Tourette Syndrome diagnosis at five years old and how she has grown into an accomplished seventeen year old.

June 25, 2019

June TouretteConnect

https://tourette.org/june-touretteconnect/

Amanda's message for the June TouretteConnect summarizes what we have accomplished during Tourette Awareness Month and what we are working on now.

June 25, 2019

Discussing Disclosure July Facebook Live

https://tourette.org/discussing-disclosure-facebook-live/

Join us for a Facebook Live this July during our YA and Rising Leaders training in Orlando, Florida. The speakers include Sarah Reed, Ph.D., and Jake Melton, who will discuss the topic of disclosure in regards to Tourette Syndrome.

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