Category: News
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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,…