Parent/Family Member Archives

It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Ellen Meyers. Ellen’s involvement with the Tourette Association of America spans over 20 years. As a parent of an adult son with Tourette Syndrome and her background in education, Ellen has been an invaluable resource for the Tourette community. Her life’s work was dedicated to education and empowering youth. Ellen was a dedicated member of the TAA Education Committee and the TAA Education Advisory Board. She was a tireless champion, advocate and role model for the community, touching the lives of so many.

January 22, 2019

January TouretteConnect

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

Read the January Message from Amanda Talty, TAA President & CEO, and learn about ways to prepare for the new year and upcoming events.

January 14, 2019

The Importance of Telehealth for the TS Community

https://tourette.org/the-importance-of-telehealth/

For patients with Tourette Syndrome (TS) and Tic Disorders, it can be difficult to find specialists and many drive hours or travel lengthy distances for physician visits. This is especially true in rural areas. The ability to conduct medical appointments/evaluations through a computer or electronic platform via telehealth could reduce leave from work and travel costs.

December 20, 2018

An Unlikely Strength

https://tourette.org/an-unlikely-strength/

Larry Barber writes about growing up in San Miguel de Allende, having Tourette Syndrome, and how it made him create a resource book for those with Tourette.

December 17, 2018

December TouretteConnect

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

Read the December Message from Amanda Talty, TAA President & CEO, and learn about new applications for programs and upcoming events.

December 17, 2018

CBS News David Begnaud Segment

https://tourette.org/cbsnews-david-begnaud-segment/

Watch the President and CEO of the Tourette Association of America, Amanda Talty, and CBSNews Correspondent, David Begnaud discuss and present facts about Tourette Syndrome.

December 13, 2018

Bullying Prevention

https://tourette.org/bullying-prevention/

Join us for an afternoon webinar on Thursday, February 7th given by Julie Hertzog, Director of PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center and leader in bullying prevention.

December 13, 2018

Plunging Below the Surface

https://tourette.org/plunging-below-the-surface/

A webinar about understanding and treating Anxiety and Depression in Tourette and Tic Disorders.

December 11, 2018

IRA Charitable Rollovers

https://tourette.org/ira-charitable-rollovers/

If you want a tax break and want to help a non-profit, an IRA Charitable Rollovermay be a good move. Have you ever wanted to make a major charitable gift? Would you like a significant federal tax break in acknowledgment of that gift? If so, an IRA charitable rollover may be a good financial step to take.

December 7, 2018

Eliana’s Note

https://tourette.org/elianas-note/

Dear Tourette Association of America, Thank you so much for sending us so much stuff for this program at my school. We could not have done this program without you. We are very grateful. The program is the first annual Ability Day at my school. What they do is they get people to set up a booth. Then other people will come over to learn about the ability that they are talking about. There is one side where you are just talking to the people, but the other side is where you talk to people and provide a demonstration of what it feels like to have this ability. We are on the side where we talk and have a demonstration.

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