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Plain-Language Insights: How well does healthcare support people with Tourette Syndrome?
A recent UK study explored the experiences of children, adolescents, and adults with TS – and their families – revealing what works, what doesn’t, and where improvements are urgently needed. Findings show that knowledgeable, engaged healthcare professionals make a huge difference, but long diagnostic delays, limited specialist access, and fragmented care leave many relying on…
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Be part of the TTAG Session at the ESSTS 2026 Conference!
Engage. Interact. Shape a New Conversation For the 4th consecutive year, TTAG is honored to host our dedicated session at the 18th ESSTS Annual Conference held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Our theme for this year: Tourette Across the Lifespan: Bridging Clinical Practice, Research, and Real-Life Experience. Despite significant advances in research and clinical practice, important gaps…
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Shaping the Future of Our Global Community
As we step into the New Year, the TS global community is growning stronger step by step – connected by shared expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to growth. Our worldwide network is our greatest strength, bringing together diverse perspectives and ideas from every region. In the year ahead, we will continue to learn from one…
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Season’s Greetings from TTAG
As the year comes to a close, TTAG would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our members, partners, and community for your continued engagement and collaboration throughout the year. Your dedication and contributions have been vital to our shared progress and achievements. We wish you a peaceful and joyful holiday season and look forward…
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Embark on Your Adventure with “Path for Inclusion”
Imagine a journey where you’re the hero, exploring uncharted galaxies, facing challenges, and discovering hidden strengths along the way. At TTAG, we’re excited to share an initiative that makes this a reality for young people with Tourette Syndrome: Path for Inclusion Here young people with Tourette Syndrome are invited to explore, learn, and grow through…
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A New Way to Stay Connected: Our First TTAG Newsletter!
Across our global community, people with Tics and Tourette Syndrome are sharing their stories, driving conversations, and shaping a more inclusive future. Now, we’re taking an exciting next step together: TTAG is launching its very first newsletter! Created for the community and guided by lived experience, this newsletter brings together everything that’s moving our mission…
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🎥 Tourette Awareness in Educational Settings – Full Webinar Series Now Available!
Understanding Tourette Syndrome in educational settings can transform how students are supported, included, and empowered. Too often, lack of awareness leads to stigma, isolation, or missed potential — but change begins with understanding. This powerful three-part webinar series offers practical tools and real-world strategies for educators, families, and school communities to recognize, support, and champion…
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Plain-Language Insights: Neurodiversity and Tourette’s Experiences
Published in Sage Journals – Neurodiversity, the article “Can the Neurodiversity Movement Make Space for Tourette’s? Dialoguing Lived Experiences and Theory” explores how well the ideas and values of the neurodiversity movement reflect the real-life experiences of people with Tourette syndrome. While Tourette’s is often included under the neurodiversity umbrella, much of the broader discussion…
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🌐 Building Global Connections in Tic Disorder Research: TTAG Joins Forces with MnTiC Lab
TTAG is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with the Minnesota Tic and Compulsivity (MnTiC) Lab — a U.S.-based research center led by Dr. Christine Conelea, known for its pioneering work on tic and compulsive disorders. This partnership highlights TTAG’s ongoing commitment to connecting national Tourette Syndrome (TS) associations with cutting-edge research that deepens understanding…
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Understanding Tourette: Strategies and Lessons from Real Classroom Experiences
Tourette Awareness in Educational Settings – Part III: A Practical Model for Schools 📅 Thursday, November 13th, 2025 | 16:00 CET Talking about Tourette Syndrome in schools isn’t always straightforward. Teachers often wonder: How can we explain tics and associated behaviors clearly, respectfully, and based on evidence? In this session, we’ll introduce a practical model…
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School Challenges Uncovered: Understanding Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Awareness in Educational Settings – Part II: Challenges in Schools 📅 Thursday, November 6th, 2025 | 16:00 CET No two schools are the same. Each has its own culture, its own challenges, and its own opportunities to grow. Raising awareness about Tourette Syndrome and tic disorders isn’t just about sharing facts- it’s about telling…
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Upcoming TTAG Webinar Series: Tourette Awareness in Educational Settings
An Invaluable Three-Part Webinar Series Schools are often where Tourette Syndrome is first noticed — and too often misunderstood. Misunderstanding can lead to stigma, isolation, or missed opportunities for support for students. Educators, classmates, and school communities play a vital role in shaping how Tourette Syndrome is perceived and understood. This three-part webinar series will…