Raise awareness and funds for the #TouretteSyndrome and #TicDisorder community by participating in this year's Virtual Awareness Walk/Run/Ride! 🏃♀️ Get involved from anywhere and get started today. Participate virtually or check out our list of in-person events across the US being led by TAA volunteers. There will be events held in Arizona, Florida, California, and more! 🔗Learn more about how to join #TeamTourette for our Virtual Awareness Walk/Run/Ride: https://bit.ly/3xRtn14 #Tourettes #Tics #Running #TouretteAwareness
Tourette Association of America
Individual and Family Services
Bayside, New York 2,388 followers
Dedicated to making life better for the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community across the nation for 50 years.
About us
The Tourette Association of America is the premier nationwide organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those affected by Tourette Syndrome (TS) and related Tic Disorders, who are frequently misunderstood by the general public and the medical community. Our efforts are focused on “awareness, research and support.” The TAA is the largest and most active national network working to educate the general public and the medical community about TS to: • Raise public awareness and foster social acceptance • Advance scientific understanding, treatment options and care • Educate professionals to better serve the needs of children, adults and families challenged by Tourette and Tic Disorders • Advocate for public policies and services that promote positive school, work and social environments • Provide help, hope and a supportive community across the nation • Empower our community to deal with the complexities of this spectrum of disorders Today it is estimated that 1 in 160 (0.6%) school-aged children in the United States has Tourette and that 1 in 100 school-aged children in the United States has TS or another Tic Disorder. Thousands of children and adults may be experiencing the wide range of often misinterpreted behaviors associated with TS and Tic Disorders without understanding the cause—or realizing that help is available. This can result in life-long learning or emotional issues, which could be prevented. Visit Tourette.org to learn more!
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http://tourette.org/
External link for Tourette Association of America
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Bayside, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1972
- Specialties
- Research, Awareness, and Support
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
42-40 Bell Blvd
Ste 205
Bayside, New York 11361, US
Employees at Tourette Association of America
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Jefferson Kellogg
Organization Leader at Colorado Tourette Syndrome Association Affiliated Support Group
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Amanda Mandaglio Talty, MPA
Education combats ignorance, compassion heals pain, laughter is contagious and confidence is my super power.
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Karon J. Williams (she/her)
National VP, Resource Development and Affiliate Services
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Scott Loeff
Retired at City of Chicago
Updates
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Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week to the volunteers of the TAA!🌟 While this week gives us a great reason to celebrate you, we appreciate your dedication and hard work throughout the whole year! TAA volunteers continuously give their time and efforts to the #TouretteSyndrome and #TicDisorder community in so many ways, including leading community support groups, presenting to school leaders, and more. You make an incredible impact - thank you for your continued support. 📣Want to become a volunteer? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4d9OWdu #Tourettes #TouretteAwareness #Tics
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🌟Today's TIC-CON24 Presenter Spotlight is on Dr. Charles Galyon, TAA Adult Support Group facilitator and adult with #TouretteSyndrome! Dr. Galyon will be speaking during the #TICCON24 presentation, "Emotional Regulation with Acceptance and Self-Compassion" which focuses on the benefits of learning to accept intense emotions often experienced alongside TS or another #TicDisorder. Dr. Galyon is a practicing clinician, has TS himself, and is the parent of a child with TS. We're so glad to have him involved! 🔗Hear Dr. Galyon speak at TIC-CON24: https://lnkd.in/eyu8V8Wv #Tics #Tourettes #TouretteAwareness
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📣Secure your spot before this Friday, April 26, for our in-person #CBIT training in Seattle, Washington! Join us from May 18 to 19 to earn CEUs, expand your patient outreach, and provide a pinnacle service to an underserved and often overlooked community when you become CBIT-certified. 📝Register now: https://bit.ly/3uDF0HJ #TouretteSyndrome #Tics #Medical
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Our upcoming virtual workshop "Tourette Syndrome and the Young Child" focuses on information surrounding children ages 3-8 years old with #TouretteSyndrome or another #TicDisorder and is led by a TAA Education Volunteer and the TAA Senior Director of Programs! 📅Join us on May 7 at 7pm ET to go over helpful strategies, accommodations at home and in school, and why early intervention is key in helping young children overcome challenges in early development. 🔗Register now: https://bit.ly/3xNJjRO #Tourettes #TouretteAwareness #Tics
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🌟Today's TIC-CON24 Presenter Spotlight is on Max Charney, a 2023 TAA Rising Leader and adult with #TouretteSyndrome! Max will be speaking during the #TICCON24 presentation, "Road to Advocacy: A Panel Discussion" which aims to teach attendees how to become more involved in TS and #TicDisorder advocacy locally and beyond. Max trained as a TAA Rising Leader in 2023 and was also previously trained as a TAA Youth Ambassador. He has been a panelist in our webinars on intersectionality and being part of the LGBTQ+ community and having TS. Max was also one of the first five trained peer mentors for the TAA's SoCal Chapter. What an incredible advocate! 🔗Hear Max speak at TIC-CON24: https://lnkd.in/eyu8V8Wv #Tics #Tourettes #TouretteAwareness
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📣Join us for a virtual panel discussion on navigating your financial journey, led by #TouretteSyndrome and #TicDisorder community member and TAA Education Advisory Board Member, Kate Mielitz, PhD, AFC, CDP, and personal finance coach, Jacqueline Keeley. Happening on May 15 at 7pm ET, you'll learn about basic budgeting, money habits that inform how we spend, and more! 🔗Register now: https://bit.ly/3JaBesR #Tourettes #Tics #Finance
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🎃Join Team Tourette in Anaheim, CA, for the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend, happening September 5-8, 2024! Run with us to raise awareness and funds that support the #TouretteSyndrome and #TicDisorder community. 🔗Register now: https://bit.ly/3UkFrk8 #Tics #Tourettes #TeamTourette
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📣We still have space for more participants in our Online TS Support Group for Adults ages 26 and older! This virtual group is designed to bring together adults with #TouretteSyndrome or another #TicDisorder and provide support and community. Share your lived experiences with others and learn helpful information while gaining access to free resources. 🔗Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/g22-26X8 #Tics #Tourettes #TouretteAwareness
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Bring your kids to TIC-CON24 to attend exciting and enriching presentations like "What Makes Me... Me: Learning Positive Self-Talk and Affirmations," presented by author and mother of a TAA Jr. Youth Ambassador, Anne Baldwin! 🌟Embrace your unique you! Attendees will use the award-winning book, "What Makes Me... Me" to discuss what they love about themselves and learn positive affirmations and self-talk through creating a project that will remind them each day of their unique traits. 🔗Join the #TouretteSyndrome and #TicDisorder community at #TICCON24, the TAA's annual national conference: https://lnkd.in/eyu8V8Wv #Tics #Tourettes #TouretteAwareness
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