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

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.

May 14, 2019

The Importance of Educating Your Congressional Representatives

https://tourette.org/the-importance-of-educating-your-congressional-representatives/

The importance of contacting your Representatives and Senators about Tourette Syndrome related issues and programming at their local offices.

April 23, 2019

April TouretteConnect

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

Amanda's message for April's TouretteConnect asks others to pledge against using Tourette as an insult. Also, learn about upcoming events, new webinars and community updates as Tourette Awareness Month approaches.

April 23, 2019

Ben Brown’s Story

https://tourette.org/ben-browns-story/

"What’s the worst that could happen if you stop hiding?" Ben Brown hid his Tourette out of worry of judgement and misunderstandings. Hear his story and how he opened up.

April 23, 2019

Britney Wolf’s Story

https://tourette.org/britney-wolfs-story/

"I remember the first time I noticed my tics like it was yesterday. I remember being a little scared—having this weird urge to contract my stomach muscles. I remember thinking if I just did it, it would go away and I’d be fine... but that was not the case." - Britney Read Britney Wolf's story as featured in the Tourette Association Annual Report.

April 23, 2019

Tanya Sokol’s Story

https://tourette.org/tanya-sokols-story/

Of all the words in the English language, none come close to describing the feeling that took root in my heart the day I heard those words fall from my child’s lips. Here he was, only 7-years-old and already exhausted by his existence, overwhelmed by a body beyond his control and destroyed by the certainty that he was less than.

April 18, 2019

Fort Myers Planet Fitness Apologizes

https://tourette.org/fort-myers-planet-fitness-tourette-syndrome/

Josh Ertter is living with Tourette Syndrome (TS), and often has to take the extra step to inform those around him that he may make involuntary movements and noises. That’s what he did last month before working out at his local Planet Fitness. He was still told that he was unwelcome. Later, Planet Fitness apologized and met with Josh and Amanda Talty, TAA President and CEO.

April 17, 2019

Annual Research and Medical Meeting

https://tourette.org/annual-research-and-medical-meeting/

The Tourette Association of America (TAA) hosted its Annual Research and Medical Meeting of our Scientific Advisory Board, Medical Advisory Board and Centers of Excellence from April 9 - 10 in New York City. The meeting covered the latest news on research and medical practices for Tourette Syndrome and brought leading experts together to share their knowledge.

April 16, 2019

The Friend Who Crashes on the Couch

https://tourette.org/the-friend-who-crashes-on-the-couch/

My tics are like that friend who crashes on your couch. He eats all your food, he breaks your favorite guitar and he embarrasses you in front of every girl you meet. You wake up 11 years later, and he’s still there. – Trevor Smith Eighteen-year-old Trevor Smith is ruled by thousands of tics, constant movements that batter his body and disrupt his day.

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