Author: Liv Irene Nøstvik
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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 behi. 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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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…
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‘Temporary’ tics almost never go away completely
Tics are common in childhood. It is estimated that at least 20 percent of children experience temporary tics, which are thought to disappear within a few months. If the tics have been present for less than a year, clinicians refer to this as a ‘provisional tic disorder’ (formerly called “transient tic disorder’). This is seen…
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Suppressing Tics: Yes, or No?
In this interesting article written by Roxana Apollonio, therapeutic coordinator of ACOVASTTA (Valencian Association for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders), she investigates, based on what is reported in the scientific literature, how tics can be managed to improve the quality of life of who presents them. Don’t miss this interesting article! PDF-version of this article…
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First TTAG Latin America Ambassadors Meeting!
On December 7th, a remarkable milestone was achieved for the TS community in Latin America. The first meeting of the TTAG Latin America Ambassadors brought together advocates, families, and professionals from across the region to address the realities and challenges of living with Tourette Syndrome.Participants from Colombia, Peru, and Argentina shared their uniqueperspectives, highlighting common…
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Welcoming the Tourette’s Association of New Zealand to the TTAG Family!
We are delighted to announce that the Tourette’s Association of New Zealand has joined Tics and Tourette Across the Globe (TTAG) as an Association Member! This exciting new partnership strengthens our shared commitment to improving the lives of those touched by Tourette Syndrome and related conditions worldwide. The Tourette’s Association of New Zealand has long…
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Help Us Share Research That Matters!
At the TTAG Research Committee, we believe that everyone should have access to the latest insights into tics and Tourette Syndrome (TS). Research can empower individuals, families, and communities, yet it is often presented in dense scientific language that is difficult to understand. That’s why our committee is committed to translating new research into clear,…
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Big News for Tourette Greece!
We’re thrilled to share that our TTAG Ambassador, Christina Papakaliatis, is moving fast forward with establishing a national association! This marks an incredible step forward for the Tourette community in Greece, and we couldn’t be prouder. During the first-ever TS Seminar in Athens on November 23rd, President Christina Papakaliatis shared her inspiring vision for Tourette…
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Presenting TTAG Global Research Committee chaired by Dr. Kinga Tomczak
To carry out our mission and tasks, we work through various committees with expertise in various important areas of our objectives. One of TTAGs important missions is to support and participate in national and international research, including increased patient and public engagement (PPI) and patient-driven research a.o. by upfront inclusion in definition of study concept…
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Another successful International Tourette Camp – A TGD Perspective
For the third consecutive year, the German National Tourette Association (TGD) proudly participated in the Erasmus+-funded International Tourette Camp, this time hosted in Detmold, Germany. The group of 36 young adults with Tourette Syndrome (ages 18-30) spent an inspiring week with participants from other European countries engaging in activities such as hiking, climbing, creative workshops,…
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Double the Good News! Welcome to Our New TTAG Board Member: Donatella Comasini
We’re delighted to share even more exciting updates here at TTAG! Following today’s announcement welcoming Agnieszka Malek, we are thrilled to introduce Donatella Comasini as the latest addition to our Board of Directors. Donatella brings a unique blend of advocacy experience and commitment to supporting those impacted by Tic and Tourette Syndromes. Her dedication to…