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"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 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 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.

March 19, 2019

Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics

https://tourette.org/comprehensive-behavioral-intervention-for-tics/

Are you interested in learning more about Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)? Join this free webinar with Dr. Douglas Woods, TAA CBIT Faculty and Professor of Psychology, where he will explain CBIT in-depth.

March 7, 2019

Gala 2018

https://tourette.org/gala-2018/

Information on the annual Tourette Association of America Gala for 2019.

February 28, 2019

Diversity Committee

https://tourette.org/diversity-committee/

February 26, 2019

February TouretteConnect

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

Read the February Message from Amanda Talty, TAA President & CEO, and learn about upcoming events and important topics for the month.

February 5, 2019

Ellen Meyers

https://tourette.org/ellen-meyers/

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.

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