at ESSTS 2024 Conference
The TTAG Meeting
“Shifting the Paradigm of Tourette: Embracing Opportunities, Acknowledging Challenges, and Cultivating a Fresh Perspective!”
Date: Wednesday, June 12th, 2024
Time: 13:00 – 17:00 | 1pm – 5pm CET
TTAG Hour 1: Overview
TTAG: Accomplishments of a Young Umbrella Organization, The Past Twelve (12) Months
New TTAG association members joining, a new European association on the verge of foundation and news about our TTAG Ambassador Program.
Presenting Michele Dunlap, TTAG President
TTAG Hour 2: Presentation
Keynote Speaker Erica Greenberg: Tourette in Real Life – The Pendulum Swings
Exploring the interconnected realities: social life, family dynamics, stigma, external Influences, age, and gender in Tourette’s experience.
Dr. Erica Greenburg, Director of the Pediatric Psychiatry OCD and Tic Disorders Program, part of the OCRD Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and Instructor at Harvard Medical School.
Specific interests include Tourette Syndrome and related disorders, including OCD, ADHD, and anxiety, the combination of pharmacotherapy and therapy (behavioral and psychodynamically-informed), and teaching/mentoring/administration.
TTAG Hour 3: Panel Discussion
Embracing Opportunities in Education and Work
Exploring strategies and success stories for individuals with Tourette in educational and professional settings and the role of neurodiversity in the corporate environment.
Panel members: students, employees and entrepreneurs touched by TS as well as representatives from the corporate world embracing neurodiversity.
Hosting Marla Shea, TTAG Secretary
TTAG Hour 4: Discussion
Harmonizing Global Initiatives: Fostering Collaboration for Collective Success within the Tourette Associations
Strengthening national and international partnerships to enhance global Tourette Syndrome advocacy and support.
Guest speakers Donatella Comasini (President AIST Onlus) and
Stefano Carrara (President and co-founder of Tourette Italia)
TTAG Summary and Closing Remarks
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