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  • Back to School: Making Successful Transitions

    Author: Administrator
    "Back to School: Making Successful Transitions" August 18, 2009 Teleconference Recording Now Available! On August 18th, TSA conducted a teleconference on easing back-to-school transitions for students with Tourette Syndrome. The audio was recorded a...

  • TSA Introduces New Educational DVD

    Author: Administrator
    TSA Introduces New Educational DVD DVD is available free to any TSA member! The national Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. (TSA) brought together a committee of experienced educators and parents to produce a new tool that parents can use to introduce ...

  • Brain Imaging Research Studies

    Author: Administrator
    Brain Imaging Research Studies NIH is currently conducting two brain imaging studies to learn more about the roles of two brain chemicals (dopamine and serotonin) in Tourette's syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder (aGO). People with Tourette's synd...

  • Tidewater Bowl-a-thon a Smashing Success

    Author: Administrator
    Tidewater Bowl-a-thon a Smashing Success The Tidewater Support Group held its Third Annual Bowl-a-thon on Saturday afternoon, July 11, 2009 at the AMF Lynnhaven Lanes in Virginia Beach, Va. Twenty-five people attended and 15 people bowled, raising $575.0...

  • A Big Thanks to Our Volunteers

    Author: Sue Jacob, Executive Director
    Our annual TSAGW Trip to the Hill was recently held; when a dynamic group of volunteers met with various political leaders to share information and advocate for people and families affected by TS. TSAGW thanks all of these volunteers for their meetings w...

  • Being Your Child's Advocate: A Sample Letter to Send to Teachers and School Administrators

    Author: Administrator
    Being Your Child’s Advocate: A Sample Letter to Send to Teachers and School Administrators The start of the new school year is an opportune—and critical—time to communicate with your child’s team of teachers in order to ensure they are informed o...

  • Upcoming Support Group Meeting

    Author: Sue Jacob, Executive Director
    Upcoming Support Group Meeting Special Guest Speaker: Kathy Giordano Topic: What You Need to Know: Getting Help at School Change in Date to: Thursday, September 24, 2009 Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Ms. Giordano will be speaking from 7:00-8:00p.m.  There will be ...

  • Tics, Tourettes and ADHD (Part 2)

    Author: Gary Bergman, M.D., F.A.A.P
    Tics, Tourettes and ADHD (Part 2) This is the second of a two part discussion on tics, Tourette syndrome and ADHD.  In the last newsletter, some of the issues of treating individuals who has both tics and ADHD with the traditional stimulant medications ...

  • Tics, Tourettes and ADHD (Part 2)

    Author: Gary Bergman, M.D., F.A.A.P
    Tics, Tourettes and ADHD (Part 2) This is the second of a two part discussion on tics, Tourette syndrome and ADHD.  In the last newsletter, some of the issues of treating individuals who has both tics and ADHD with the traditional stimulant medications ...