Tim Howard’s record performance as goalie for the US team in the World Cup match against Belgium has garnered a lot of attention. Some was quite funny like his name temporarily being listed on the US Secretary of Defense page on Wikipedia. But some has focused on…
It is here… With the help of community members and staff, we are pleased to share that a Tic/Tourette Support Group has been formed in the Gainesville and Lake City areas. The meeting times and places will vary, so please contact Heather Simpson or…
The start of the school year can be a stressful time for any student, but for children with Tourette’s or Tics, it can be particularly difficult. Social anxiety, stress of testing and the business of school activities can create havoc for a child with tics. During this time, you might…
The Dr. Drew show on CNN Headline News has been following the case of 12 girls in New York state who rather suddenly developed a hyperkinetic movement disorder. On Tuesday, January 23rd, Dr. Okun was on the show via Skype on behalf of the Tourette Syndrome Association. In…
By Irene Malaty M.D. 1.)     My doctor says I have tics. Does that mean I have Tourette syndrome (TS)? Not everyone that has tics has Tourette syndrome. Tics are sudden recurrent non-rhythmic stereotypical movements or vocalizations that a person makes. Most typically, a person experiences an urge…
