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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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Looking back at 2024: A Year of Growth, Advocacy, and Global Impact!
Successfully completed Annual General Assembly April 26th! AGM is not only a formal meeting, but also a time to take a look back. Guided by a dynamic and dedicated team, TTAG brings together professional expertise and lived experience to drive meaningful change for the gobal Tourette Syndrome community. With passion and purpose, our Board is…
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New Translations Available: “A Dinosaur with Tourette Syndrome”
We’re excited to share inspiring news from our member association Tourette-Gesellschaft Deutschland e.V. (TGD)! TGD’s beloved children’s story, A Dinosaur with Tourette Syndrome, originally published in German, is now newly available in both English and Spanish – and free to access! These new translations open up this uplifting and educational book to a broader international…
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Be part of our upcoming campaign: #GetToKnowMe
🗓️ Tourette Awareness Month is coming – May 15 to June 15 📣Raise your voice for Tourette awareness! Tics and Tourette Across the Globe (TTAG) is preparing a global social media campaign for International Tourette Awareness Month, and we’re inviting you to take part. As part of our #GetToKnowMe campaign, we’re collecting short personal video…
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Upcoming TTAG Webinar: Cannabis in Tourette Syndrome
Cannabis in Tourette syndrome: the evidence, the promise and the perils We are pleased to invite you to an informative and timely webinar on “Cannabis in Tourette syndrome: the evidence, the promise and the perils“, scheduled for Tuesday, April 15th, 2025. There has been increasing interest in cannabis as a treatment for tics in Tourette…
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Seeking Participants: AI Study on Tics and Functional Tic-Like Movements
Accurately distinguishing between tics and functional tic-like movements is crucial for ensuring the right diagnosis and treatment. While tics are typically managed with behavioral therapy or medication, functional tic-like movements require a different therapeutic approach. The IdenTics project aims to improve this distinction using artificial intelligence. What is the IdenTics Project? The Identification of Tics…
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Welcome to TTAGs annual meeting in Athens 21th May!
We are delighted to announce our annual meeting for patient associations & advocacy groups in Athens, Greece in connection with the ESSTs conference! Date: May 21th, 2025Time: 9.00 – 13.00Location: Athens, Greece “Empowering Minds: Creating Supportive Educational Environments for People touched by Tourette” Themes: In-Service Presentations / Rethinking TS in Education Language Creates Reality: Reframing Tourette’s as…
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Exciting News: NJCTS Joins the TTAG Family!
We are delighted to welcome the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) as the newest member of Tics & Tourette Across the Globe (TTAG)! NJCTS is now the 15th association to join our global umbrella organization, further strengthening our collective mission to support individuals with Tourette Syndrome worldwide 🌍💙. As a…