The Mid Atlantic Chapter is looking for passionate and motivated individuals and/or families to help deliver programming throughout Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland!   Support group leaders will ideally help plan 3-4 gatherings a year for their members, which can be as simple as meeting up at a bowling alley or a picnic in the park.  In addition, support group leaders will be the point of contact for new families and/or individuals seeking support or looking to get involved in the TS community.   Support group leaders will have the full support of the TAA Mi ..read more

Tourette Association of America funded research confirms the long-term durability of behavior therapy for tics among youth with Tourette Syndrome and other types of Tic Disorders. The study, “Long-Term Outcomes of Behavior Therapy for Youth with Tourette Disorder,” was published in the prestigious Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) and focuses specifically on the effectiveness of Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). The conclusion of the study supports guidelines that support current recommendations classifying CBIT as the first-line i ..read more

The Tourette Association of America is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the diversity of the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community. To mark this celebration, the TAA is calling on members of the community to share stories and experiences. Ideas could include highlighting the experiences of growing up with Tourette Syndrome and the challenges that you’ve had to overcome in school, in your local community and/or within your home life. You can also choose to select a quote from a notable African American figure, or mention a significant contribution made by an African Amer ..read more

Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Time: 2:00-4:00 PST, 5:00-7:00 EST, 4:00-6:00 Central, 3:00-5:00 MST School psychologists, join us for an informative live presentation! This webinar will provide an overview of Tourette Syndrome (TS). In addition, participants will learn how to recognize vocal and motor tics. Finally, TS-friendly interventions and accommodations that can help children succeed in school will be discussed.   Key Take-Aways: Understanding the basics of Tourette Syndrome (TS) as a neurodevelopmental disorder (i.e., as the brain develops, the symptoms and the dis ..read more

Dear Friend, As we near the end of another unparalleled year, the team at the Tourette Association of America (TAA) has been reflecting on the work that has been accomplished. The global events of last year pushed us to rethink how we can better increase awareness for Tourette Syndrome (TS) and address the most pressing issues facing our community. In 2021 the TAA focused on a path of growth stemming from those efforts. From offering more comprehensive webinars, organizing an expansive second Virtual Conference, establishing the Impact Survey to better understan ..read more

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 7:00 – 8:00pm EST TikTok is in the news over social media causing tics.  What is going on?  Is it Tourette Syndrome or another condition?  And what is FND?  Tourette Syndrome expert and parent, Dr. Keith Coffman, will join Dr. Julio Quezada, Tourette Syndrome and FND expert, to discuss the current phenomenon. The doctors will explain the similarities and differences between Tourette Syndrome and Functional Neurological Disorder, as well as provide advice to those experiencing new tics. After their presentation, Dr. Coffman and Dr. Quezada will ..read more

In 2018, the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community joined together to provide valuable information that helped the Tourette Association of America to assess the impact of the condition on individuals and families. This is now your opportunity to contribute. Please participate in the 2022 Impact Survey to provide us with details so we can further assist and support the community. Those who participate in the Impact Survey will have the chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card.   Your participation in the survey will directly help to raise awareness an ..read more

Dear Friend, With Thanksgiving just a few days away, I’d like to offer a note of thanks and appreciation to each of you. Thank you to our generous donors who have made the Tourette Association of America their charity of choice. It is because of your resolve to make our association a priority, that we are able to deliver essential programming and resources including: A free Virtual Conference that reached over 3,000 people Online support groups to geographically remote and underserved areas An upcoming Neurodiverse Workforce Development Mock Interview Series Web-based learnin ..read more

What's happening? Why now? Download the full document here Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors and patient associations have noticed a surge in tics in people with Tourette Syndrome and they have also noticed what appears to be a potentially related type of movement disorder among youth that closely resembles a Tic Disorder. The Tourette Association of America (TAA) convened an international, multidisciplinary working group to help understand this functional neurological disorder and its relationship to Tourette Syndrome. Since the start of the pandemic, medical and therapeutic sp ..read more

Join us for a TAA Facebook Live Fireside Chat on gratitude and Tourette Syndrome (TS) on Tuesday, November 23 at 12:30pm EST. We all know the struggles that come with having TS or having a child with TS. This is an opportunity to hear about the gifts that TS has given to individuals and family members. Young adults, an adult, a parent, a psychologist, and a sibling will all tell their stories. Key Take-Aways: • Finding gratitude, even among the struggles, can bring us hope. • Finding gratitude when living with Tourette Syndrome can be hard in the moment but a hopeful reflection. • Hearing ot ..read more