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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…
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🌍 TTAG President Delivers a Pioneering and Heartfelt Welcome at ESSTS 2025 Conference
On Day 3 of the ESSTS 2025 Conference, in the historic city of Athens, Greece, the audience rose to welcome Michele Dunlap, President of Tics and Tourette Across the Globe (TTAG). Her opening keynote was more than a greeting – it was a moment of truth, courage, and connection. With warmth and conviction, Dunlap posed…
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🎥 Now Streaming: TTAG’s Game-Changing Session from ESSTS 2025 Conference
We’re excited to announce that the recording of TTAG’s landmark session from the ESSTS 2025 Conference in Athens, Greece, is now available to watch anytime, anywhere. This powerful session united global voices, lived experiences, and bold solutions to challenge outdated perceptions of Tourette Syndrome – especially in education – and to envision a future where…
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🧠 TTAG Research in Plain Language: Making Science Understandable for Everyone
Understanding Tourette Syndrome (TS) shouldn’t require a medical degree — and now, it doesn’t have to. The TTAG Research Committee is proud to launch a growing collection of easy-to-read summaries that explain current scientific and medical research in plain, everyday language. Whether you’re living with TS, supporting a loved one, teaching in a classroom, or…
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🌟 Save the Date: ESSTS Congress 2026 – See You in Ljubljana! 🌟
We are thrilled to officially announce the next European Society for the Study of Tourette Syndrome (ESSTS) Congress will take place in the beautiful capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, from 17–19 June 2026. The ESSTS Congress is the largest multidisciplinary gathering in Europe dedicated to Tourette Syndrome, tics, and related conditions. It brings together leading researchers,…
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Join the Tourette Summer Camp Adventure – Powered by Erasmus+
Are you part of a Tourette Syndrome (TS) association in Europe? Looking for a meaningful and memorable opportunity for the young people you support? You are invited to become part of an Erasmus+ funded international summer camp project that brings together youth with TS from across the continent for a life-changing experience of connection, growth,…
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Cannabis and Tourette – A Clinically Relevant, Evolving Conversation
As interest in cannabis-based treatments grows, so too does the need for critical, evidence-based dialogue – particularly in the context of complex neurodevelopmental conditions like Tourette Syndrome. These TTAG webinars offer professionals in healthcare, research, and advocacy an opportunity to engage with the latest findings, clinical perspectives, and patient insights on the potential role of…
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🌍 Welcoming a New Voice to Our Global Community: PATSA Joins TTAG
We’re growing! TTAG is proud to welcome the Pennsylvania Tourette Syndrome Alliance, Inc. (PATSA) as the newest member of our international network. With PATSA’s membership, TTAG is proud to further expand its collaboration with independently operating Tourette organizations in the United States — strengthening our shared global mission to elevate the voices of individuals with…
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Join TTAG’s Webinar: Centering Lived Experience in TS Research
Webinar Update: New Date & Expanded Panel on Centering Lived Experience in Tourette Research 📅 New Date: March 26th, 2025⏰ Time: 11am CST / 12pm EST / 6pm CET📍 Location: Zoom 🔗 Register now for free and be part of this meaningful discussion! We’re excited to announce that our webinar, originally scheduled for January 19th,…