Author: Paula Huttunen
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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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Webinar Update: New Date & Expanded Panel on Lived Experience in TS Research
🗣️ Topic: Centering Lived Experience in Tourette Research 📅 New Date: March 26th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11am CST / 12pm EST / 6pm CET 📍 Location: Zoom 🔗 Register for free and be part of this meaningful discussion! We’re excited to announce that our webinar, originally scheduled for January 19th, has been rescheduled to the above…
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Introducing the TTAG Meeting Varese 2024 Playlist
As we prepare for the 16th Conference on Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders, scheduled for June 12-14, 2024, in Varese, Italy, we’re pleased to share a special project with you. The “TTAG Meeting Varese 2024 Playlist” on YouTube Music is now available, featuring music from artists within our community. This playlist is a labor of…
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Bridging Communities: TTAG Welcomes Stichting Gilles de la Tourette
As we weave together a more inclusive global narrative, Tics and Tourette Across the Globe (TTAG) is delighted to celebrate a new bond with Stichting Gilles de la Tourette from the Netherlands. Our collective fabric is strengthened by the threads of each unique member, and we are joyous to have another vibrant strand join us…
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Join a Webinar with TS Expert Dr. Kevin J. Black!
Mark your calendars for a can’t-miss event: Date: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 Time: 7:30pm CEST | 12:30pm CDT | 1:30pm ET | (and 3:30am AEST on May 16th) TTAG is hosting a webinar featuring Dr. Kevin J. Black, a renowned expert in the field of neuropsychiatry focused on movement disorders. Dr. Black, holding esteemed positions…
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Expanding Our Community: Tourettes Action Joins TTAG
Excitement is in the air at Tics and Tourette Across the Globe (TTAG) as we open our arms to warmly welcome our newest member, Tourettes Action! This addition ushers in a fresh chapter of collaboration and shared aspirations within our growing network. Tourettes Action stands out with its innovative approaches and passionate advocacy for those…
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Secure Your Early Bird Spot for the 16th ESSTS Conference on Tourette Syndrome & Tic Disorders 2024
Attention all Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder professionals, researchers, and advocates! The 16th European Society for the Study of Tourette Syndrome (ESSTS) Conference, including the much-anticipated TTAG meeting, is swiftly approaching. We are excited to offer you an opportunity to be part of this groundbreaking event at a reduced rate with our Early Bird registration.…
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Roxana Apollonio Cabrera Joins TTAG’s Board of Directors
[in English] We at TTAG are delighted to announce an exciting new chapter as we welcome Roxana Apollonio Cabrera to our Board of Directors. Bringing over three decades of expertise in clinical psychology, Roxana has a distinguished career working with children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in tic and neurodevelopmental disorders. Her extensive experience will be…
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Welcoming AFSGT: A New Chapter in International Collaboration for Tourette Awareness
[in English] We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our global network at Tics and Tourette Across the Globe (TTAG) – please join us in welcoming the French Tourette Association, Association Française du Syndrome de Gilles de La Tourette (AFSGT)! As an organization, TTAG is dedicated to fostering advocacy, support, and increased awareness…