Navigating Dating & Disclosure for Adults with Tourette Syndrome and other Tic Disorders Tourette Association of America 2026-09-22 | Navigating Dating & Disclosure for Adults with Tourette Syndrome and other Tic Disorders
Mechanisms associated with age and sex modulate motor-like tics via the CB2 cannabinoid receptor Tourette Association of America 2023-06-27 | TIC-CON 2023: Mechanisms associated with age and sex modulate motor-like tics via the CB2 cannabinoid receptorPresenter: Sharon Anavi-Goffer, PhD - University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UKThe effects of HU-308, a selective cannabinoid CB2 receptor agonist, on motor-like tics were studied in the presence or absence of 2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine (DOI), a highly potent agonist of the serotonin 5-HT2A/2C receptors. The effects of HU-308 on head twitch response (HTR; central motor-like tic), ear scratch response (ESR; urge-like response) and grooming behavior (caudally located peripheral motor-like tic) were compared between wildtype and CB2 receptor knockout (CB2-/-) mice. The frequency of DOI-induced repetitive behaviors was higher in CB2-/- than wildtype mice. HU-308 increased DOI-induced ESR and grooming behavior in adult CB2-/- mice. In healthy juvenile males, in the absence of DOI, HU-308 significantly increased HTR. But in the presence of DOI (model of motor tics), HU-308 inhibited HTR and ESR. In left prefrontal cortex of juvenile male mice, DOI increased transcript expression of the CB2 receptor, but reduced fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) and α/β-hydrolase domain-containing 6 (ABHD6), which hydrolyzes the endogenous cannabinoid 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG), expression levels. The intensity of the effects of HU-308 in females was lower than in males: (1) HU-308 had a lower or no effect on HTR in juvenile females; (2) HU-308 significantly decreased basal grooming behavior in juvenile females but not in males; (3) HU-308 (0.2 mg/kg) significantly inhibited DOI-induced HTR and grooming behavior in females but not in males.
Impact of Environmental Stress on Adults with Tourette Syndrome Tourette Association of America 2023-06-27 | TIC-CON 2023: Impact of Environmental Stress on Adults with Tourette SyndromePresenter: David Issacs, MD, MPH - Vanderbilt University (Center of Excellence)Environmental stressors have been postulated to impact the course of Tourette syndrome (TS), given their known influence on brain developmentand adult mental and physical health. In children with TS, environmental stressors predict tic and psychiatric symptom severity at two-year follow-up. In adults with TS, childhood adversity is associated with worst-ever tic severity. However, the broader, longitudinal impact of environmental stressors on adults with TS remains uncertain. This lecture will review 1) the background evidence supporting the hypothesis that environmental stressors influence the course of TS into adulthood and 2) preliminary baseline results from a longitudinal study testing this hypothesis.
The Anxiety-Tic Link: Anxiety and the Neurobehavioral Model of Tics Tourette Association of America 2023-06-27 | TIC-CON 2023: The Anxiety-Tic Link: Anxiety and the Neurobehavioral Model of TicsPresenters:Jennifer Vermilion, MD - University of Rochester (Center of Excellence)Yelizaveta Sapozhnikov - University of Rochester (Center of Excellence)In this presentation, we will discuss what is known about anxiety in Tourette syndrome, including how many people are affected by anxiety, how anxiety may present, and how anxiety may impair individuals with tics. We will also describe the results of our team’s current, ongoing research projects related to the functional impact of anxiety on Tourette syndrome and the use of treatments (both medications and therapies) to treat anxiety in Tourette syndrome. Finally, we will review what is known about the relationship between anxiety and tics and discuss ways in which the management of anxiety may impact tics.
The evidence for cannabis in Tourette Syndrome: where are we? Tourette Association of America 2023-06-27 | TIC-CON 2023: The evidence for cannabis in Tourette Syndrome: where are we?Presenter: Elia Abi-Jaoude, MSc, MD, PhD, FRCPC – University of TorontoThere has been much interest in cannabis for Tourette syndrome (TS). However, with the myriad of products available, clinicians are often uncertain about how to guide their patients around this issue. The goal of this session is to review the evidence for cannabinoids for the management of tics, including its limits, and to provide practical guidance for clinicians. This will include a presentation of results from a recent randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy and tolerability of three medical cannabis products with different levels of THC and CBD in reducing tics in adults with TS.
Tics y Tourette: cómo hablar con los médicos y qué esperar Tourette Association of America 2023-06-15 | ...
Manejo de las tics en el hogar y en el entorno educativo Tourette Association of America 2023-06-15 | ...
Manejo de la ira y reacciones intensas para jóvenes adultos Tourette Association of America 2023-06-15 | ...
Tourette Syndrome in the Workplace - Adult Webinar Series Tourette Association of America 2023-05-11 | Please join Katie Kompoliti, MD, Scott Loeff and Alexa Katz as they discuss the methods to help you find ways to succeed as an adult with Tourette in the workplace.Dr. Kompoliti is a board-certified neurologist, the Educational Director of Movement Disorders, as well as the Director of the Movement Disorders' Fellowship and Center of Excellence on Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders at Rush University Medical Center. She is an accomplished author, as well as an experienced principal investigator in research focused on several therapeutic areas, including studies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new compounds to treat Tourette Syndrome, Parkinson's disease, functional movement disorders and dystonia.Scott is an adult with Tourette Syndrome, who has worked in the Human Resources field for 32 years. He has dealt with just about every facet in the field from hiring to firing, to obtaining reasonable accommodations for both himself and other employees. Scott advises employees, supervisors, senior executives, and other individuals with TS on employment issues. Scott also operates a camp for children with Tourette Syndrome and serves on the board of the TAA Wisconsin Chapter.Alexa is a consultant at Deloitte, where she focuses on supply chain work in the manufacturing sector. She has navigated motor tics and Trichotillomania since childhood but was not properly diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome until recently at age 27. As someone who once found that tics and pulling held her back from being completely confident while public speaking, Alexa is now intentional about seeking out leadership opportunities in the workplace, allowing her to mature quickly in her career. Outside of work, Alexa is also heavily involved in Chicago's LGBTQ community.
Trastorno de la Atencion e Hiperactividad - ADHD and TS Tourette Association of America 2023-05-11 | Trastorno de la Atencion e Hiperactividad
Tics and Tourette: How to Talk to Clinicians and What to Expect Tourette Association of America 2023-03-26 | "Tics and Tourette: How to Talk to Clinicians and What to Excpect" webinar with Dr. David Sprecher#TICfreely
How to Be a Rockstar for Tic and Tourette Patients Tourette Association of America 2023-03-24 | "How to Be a Rockstar for Tic and Tourette Patients" webinar with Dr. David Sprecher
Becoming a Family Centered on ADHD Excellence Webinar Tourette Association of America 2023-03-16 | "Becoming a Family Centered on ADHD Excellence" with Jeremy Didier, LCSW#TICfreely!
Understanding Learning Disabilities Webinar Tourette Association of America 2023-03-16 | "Understanding Learning Disabilities" with Amelia Malone, PhD from National Center for Learning Disabilities#TICfreely!
Managing Tics at Home and in the Education Environment Tourette Association of America 2023-01-24 | ...
Creating a World Without Bullying for Parents and Children Tourette Association of America 2023-01-24 | ...
Managing Anger and Strong Reactions for Young Adults Tourette Association of America 2023-01-24 | ...
#TICfreely - Peter Tourette Association of America 2022-11-30 | Thank you, Peter @fabulouslytourette, for your continued advocacy within our community!The TAA wants YOU to #TICfreely. With all the negative stigma and misunderstanding surrounding the way people view tics, we want to show the world that we are here to embrace our tics and #TICfreely!For our #TICfreely campaign, we would like to see a video of your interpretation of #TICfreely with a call to your followers to donate to the TAA at tourette.org/donate-freely!
#TICfreely - Craig, Tourettes Cop Tourette Association of America 2022-11-30 | Thank you for your advocacy, Craig @tourettescop6513!The TAA wants YOU to #TICfreely. With all the negative stigma and misunderstanding surrounding the way people view tics, we want to show the world that we are here to embrace our tics and #TICfreely!For our #TICfreely campaign, we would like to see a video of your interpretation of #TICfreely with a call to your followers to donate to the TAA at tourette.org/donate-freely!
#TICfreely - Olivia Tourette Association of America 2022-11-29 | Much appreciation to our hard-working Public Policy Coordinator, Olivia!The TAA wants YOU to #TICfreely. With all the negative stigma and misunderstanding surrounding the way people view tics, we want to show the world that we are here to embrace our tics and #TICfreely!For our #TICfreely campaign, we would like to see a video of your interpretation of #TICfreely with a call to your followers to donate to the TAA at tourette.org/donate-freely!
#TICfreely - TAA Global Ambassador Aidy Tourette Association of America 2022-11-29 | Thank you to the TAA's first Global Ambassador, Aidy Smith, for his unstoppable advocacy!The TAA wants YOU to #TICfreely. With all the negative stigma and misunderstanding surrounding the way people view tics, we want to show the world that we are here to embrace our tics and #TICfreely!For our #TICfreely campaign, we would like to see a video of your interpretation of #TICfreely with a call to your followers to donate to the TAA at tourette.org/donate-freely!#TouretteSyndrome #Tourettes #Tics
#TICfreely - Jhonelle Tourette Association of America 2022-11-29 | Donate to the TAA this GivingTuesday at http://tourette.org/donate-freely!#TICfreely #tourettesyndrome #tics
Wearable Therapeutic Device for TS - Dr. Stephen Jackson - TS National Conference Tourette Association of America 2022-10-28 | 2022 TAA TS/Tic Disorder National Conference presentation: "Developing a Wearable Therapeutic Device for Suppressing the Urge-to-Tic in Tourette Syndrome: Recent Progress and Future Plans" with Dr. Stephen Jackson.
Navigating through Early Adulthood with Tourette Syndrome (Spanish Subtitles) Tourette Association of America 2022-10-05 | Subtitulos en español
Emotional Overload, Understanding Non-Tic Behaviors in Tourette Syndrome (Spanish Subtitles) Tourette Association of America 2022-10-05 | Subtitulos en español
Tourette Syndrome and FND (Spanish Subtitles) Tourette Association of America 2022-10-05 | Subtitulos en español
OCD in Tourette Syndrome: A Primer for Parents and Families (Spanish Subtitles) Tourette Association of America 2022-10-05 | Subtitulos en español
Tourette Syndrome and Comorbid Mental Health Conditions (Spanish Subtitles) Tourette Association of America 2022-10-05 | Subtitulos en español
How to Organize a Binder for School Meetings (Spanish Subtitles) Tourette Association of America 2022-10-04 | ...
Diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders (Spanish Subtitles) Tourette Association of America 2022-10-04 | Subtitulos en español
Being a Youth Ambassador Makes a Difference (Spanish Subtitles) Tourette Association of America 2022-10-04 | Subtitulos en español.
What I Wish my Parents, Teachers and Doctors Would Have Known Tourette Association of America 2022-09-22 | ...
Managing Tics at Home and in the Education Environment Tourette Association of America 2022-09-12 | ...
When/How to Ask for Neuropsychological School Assessments Tourette Association of America 2022-08-31 | This webinar with Dr. Andrea Coppens provides parents and caregivers an overview of the impact of Tourette syndrome on their child's thinking and learning abilities, an understanding of the difference between school and neuropsychological evaluations, as well as the tools to know when and how to ask for testing.Tourette Association of America Socials: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/TouretteAssociation INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/touretteassociationTWITTER: twitter.com/TouretteAssn TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@touretteassociation
Keeping Tourette Weird Tourette Association of America 2022-07-21 | Are people with Tourette syndrome (TS) 'otherwise normal'? Is it really possible to 'overcome' TS, or to reveal the "real" person behind the tics? Sophia Maier argues that not only is normalcy unrealistic, but also undesirable. In this presentation, Maier, a queer trans woman, encourages her audience to embrace the "weird" side of the disorder. Rather than an individual medical problem, Maier sees TS as a product of social conditions. Based on her personal experiences as well as her rhetorical analyses of old medical texts, Maier discovers that TS carries the potential for political critique and weird coalitions.Tourette Association of America Socials: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/TouretteAssociation INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/touretteassociation TWITTER: twitter.com/TouretteAssn TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@touretteassociation
Filling Your Cup: Self Compassion While Parenting Your Child or Teen with Tourette Syndrome Tourette Association of America 2022-04-14 | Parenting is a daunting task, frequently triggering our own emotional vulnerabilities and leaving us with a sense of helplessness. In this presentation, Dr. Phelps discusses how parents can create a compassionate context where they align their values and actions. Specific attention is paid to how parents of children or teens with Tourette syndrome can use present moment awareness and radical acceptance to navigate the ups and downs of caregiving.Tourette Association of America Socials:FACEBOOK: facebook.com/TouretteAssociationINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/touretteassociationTWITTER: twitter.com/TouretteAssnTIKTOK: tiktok.com/@touretteassociation
TikTok Tics - Tourette Syndrome and FND Tourette Association of America 2022-01-13 | To learn more, visit tourette.org.
Tourette Association Gala Honoree - Tim Howard Tourette Association of America 2021-10-21 | The Tourette Association of America will be honoring Tim Howard, NBC Sports Premier League Sports Analyst and former United States Men’s National Soccer Goalkeeper, as well as Nick Iadevio, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at L’Oreal USA, and Michael A. Bamberger, Senior Counsel for Dentons US LLP, for their noble contributions to the community during the 2021 Gala on October 28. For more information, please visit tourette.org/gala.
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the Tourette Syndrome Community Tourette Association of America 2021-09-29 | Members of the TAA community gathered together for a webinar on mental health and suicide prevention. Held in cooperation with Doreen Marshall, Ph.D, VP of Mission Engagement at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), this informative webinar provided valuable resources for the prevention of suicide.For more information, please visit tourette.org.
TAA Back to School Resources Webinar Tourette Association of America 2021-09-09 | For those beginning a new school year, the Tourette Association of America has a wide range of resources to help you navigate through educating school personnel, educating other students and peers, preparing for 504 and IEP meetings, and learning about accommodations at school. For more information, visit tourette.org/school-resources.
Tourette Association Gala Honoree - Nick Iadevaio Tourette Association of America 2021-08-27 | The Tourette Association of America will be honoring Nick Iadevio, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at L’Oreal USA, as well as Tim Howard, NBC Sports Premier League Sports Analyst and former United States Men’s National Soccer Goalkeeper, and Michael A. Bamberger, Senior Counsel for Dentons US LLP, for their noble contributions to the community during the 2021 Gala on October 28. For more information, please visit tourette.org/gala.
Supporting Your Children’s Transition Back to School Post-Pandemic Tourette Association of America 2021-08-25 | Join the Tourette Association of America as we review ways to develop a working relationship with the school, strategies that individuals can use to cope effectively with symptoms, available management strategies, and the school systems in place to help students be successful.For more information, please visit tourette.org.
Apoyando la transición de sus Hijos a la escuela después de la pandemia Tourette Association of America 2021-08-19 | La Sra. Patty Mendoza revisará las maneras de lograr una relación de colaboración con la escuela, las estrategias que los niños pueden utilizar para hacer frente a los síntomas de manera efectiva, las estrategias de control disponibles y los sistemas escolares que existen para ayudar a sus hijos a tener éxito.tourette.org
Wellness and Tourette Tourette Association of America 2021-08-19 | The trials and tribulations of life can be consuming, and we tend to overlook our own needs. Maintaining your health is of great importance, both physically and mentally. It is particularly important when you are living with a chronic condition such as Tourette Syndrome. Please watch as Dr. Katie Kompoliti, Rochelle Bono, and Ellie Jarvie, LCSW discuss methods to maintain your all-around well-being.For more information, please visit tourette.org. #TouretteSyndrome
