Category: Allgemein
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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 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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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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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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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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‘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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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,…
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Save the Date and Spread the Word: Pioneering TTAG Latin America Ambassadors Webinar
Join Us Tomorrow for a Special Gathering with TTAG Latin America Ambassadors 📅 Tomorrow, Saturday, December 7th, we’re excited to host a groundbreaking webinar with the TTAG Latin America Ambassadors, focused on raising awareness and fostering understanding of Tourette Syndrome within the Spanish-speaking community. This virtual event, coordinated by Roxana Apollonio – TTAG Board Member…
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TS Seminar Athens- Greece. 23 Nov 2024!
The European Society for the Study of Tourette Syndrome in collaboration with Tics & Tourette Around the Globe(TTAG) are organising a one-day seminar on Tourette syndrome in Athens, Greece. We are aiming at disseminating specialised knowledge, addressing recurrent misconceptions, and accommodating concerns and queries from the audience in a comprehensive manner. This event is dedicated to the newly…
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Meet Christina Papakaliati Our TTAG Ambassador from Greece!
Christinas life took a different path when her son was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome and ADHD at the age of 7. Since then, she has dedicated herself to understanding these conditions- learning what they are, how to live with them, and how best to support her son. There is very little awareness about TS and…