Category: News
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Be part of the TTAG Session at the ESSTS 2026 Conference!
Engage. Interact. Shape a New Conversation For the 4th consecutive year, TTAG is honored to host our dedicated session at the 18th ESSTS Annual Conference held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Our theme for this year: Tourette Across the Lifespan: Bridging Clinical Practice, Research, and Real-Life Experience. Despite significant advances in research and clinical practice, important gaps…
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Season’s Greetings from TTAG
As the year comes to a close, TTAG would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our members, partners, and community for your continued engagement and collaboration throughout the year. Your dedication and contributions have been vital to our shared progress and achievements. We wish you a peaceful and joyful holiday season and look forward…
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Embark on Your Adventure with “Path for Inclusion”
Imagine a journey where you’re the hero, exploring uncharted galaxies, facing challenges, and discovering hidden strengths along the way. At TTAG, we’re excited to share an initiative that makes this a reality for young people with Tourette Syndrome: Path for Inclusion Here young people with Tourette Syndrome are invited to explore, learn, and grow through…
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A New Way to Stay Connected: Our First TTAG Newsletter!
Across our global community, people with Tics and Tourette Syndrome are sharing their stories, driving conversations, and shaping a more inclusive future. Now, we’re taking an exciting next step together: TTAG is launching its very first newsletter! Created for the community and guided by lived experience, this newsletter brings together everything that’s moving our mission…
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🎥 Tourette Awareness in Educational Settings – Full Webinar Series Now Available!
Understanding Tourette Syndrome in educational settings can transform how students are supported, included, and empowered. Too often, lack of awareness leads to stigma, isolation, or missed potential — but change begins with understanding. This powerful three-part webinar series offers practical tools and real-world strategies for educators, families, and school communities to recognize, support, and champion…
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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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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…