Education Archives - Tourette Association of America

As an expression of our gratitude and appreciation for the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community, the Tourette Association of America is launching the 12 Days of Giving. Between December 11 and December 22, we will be giving away TAA apparel, accessories, resources and more.

November 25, 2019

TouretteConnect – November

https://tourette.org/touretteconnect-november2019/

To kick-off the season of giving, we hosted the 2019 annual Gala honoring David Begnaud, Lead National Correspondent for CBS This Morning, on November 18. The event raised more than $850,000 and featured empowering messages from David, TAA Youth Ambassadors Mia Mantei and Jordan Falkenstern, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, and an amazing performance by the Michael Wolff Trio. We all know the best deals are on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but it's Giving Tuesday that's the most rewarding. For this international day of giving, we are calling on you to join the movement and support the TAA by making a donation, hosting a Facebook fundraiser, or by sharing our important messages throughout the day.

September 20, 2019

Everybody is Somebody in New Mexico

https://tourette.org/everybody-is-somebody-in-new-mexico/

The Tourette Association of America (TAA) Tourette Syndrome Health and Education Program (THEP) delivers presentations and educations across the nation to the people in the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community, the general public, physicians, allied professionals, and school personnel. After an intense and unfortunate bullying situation occurred, Albuquerque’s Public Schools sought out an education opportunity to enlighten students and administrators. Representatives from TAA traveled to New Mexico on September 10 and 11 to deliver a powerful educational experience about Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders to nearly 1,000 people.

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 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

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.

May 29, 2019

TAA Educational Resources and Support

https://tourette.org/taa-educational-resources-and-support/

Join us on Tuesday, June 18 for a free webinar where members of the TAA Health Education department share with you all of the resources we have to help navigate life with TS!

May 17, 2019

Setting up a Facebook Fundraiser 101

https://tourette.org/setting-up-a-facebook-fundraiser-101/

A guide to creating a Facebook Fundraiser for the Tourette Association of America in honor of Tourette Syndrome Awareness month.

May 15, 2019

May TouretteConnect

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

Amanda's message for the May TouretteConnect focuses on respecting those with Tourette Syndrome, pledging not to use TS as a joke and taking the Tourette pledge.

May 14, 2019

A Self-Study Option for Social Workers

https://tourette.org/a-self-study-option-for-social-workers/

Ellie Jarvie writes about New Self-Study Options for Social Workers to learn more about Tourette Syndrome.

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