The Tourette Asssociation of America (TAA) is a great resource for families, children, adults, educators and physicians for education on Tourette Syndrome diagnosis and treatment. The TSA is actively involed in adovating for those who struggle with TS. Our goal, as a clinic, is to serve closely…
People who struggle with tics and Tourette Syndrome, are not only children. Adults can have tics as well. Tics can present throughout adulthood in a small population of those with chronic tic disorders, such as Tourette Syndrome. As an adult with Tourette Syndrome, problems can arise in situations such as…
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…
As with any diagnosis that would set a child apart from their classmate, having Tourette Syndrome can unfortunately make your child a target for bullying. Some possible signs and symptoms of bullying can include (but are not limited to): – Increase in frustration – Not wanting to go to school…
Please join the Gainesville/Lake City Support Group in supporting the national Tourette Syndrome Association Annual Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month What: Short walk to support national walk Where: Meet at first floor café at OSMI When: Thursday, June 12th at 5pm Who: You and your loved ones What to expect: – …
Dysgraphia is defined as difficulty with handwriting (as seen above), regardless of the student’s ability to read. Dysgraphia is not always related to an intellectual disability. Handwriting can appear distorted or very difficult to read. Dysgraphia typically is present around initial stages of learning to write. In…
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…
Children who suffer from Tourette Syndrome can have a high likely-hood of having difficulty falling asleep at night. This can be due to the comorbid condition of Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Listed below are several strategies to explore at night to assist with the sleeping process. Before completing any of the…
Occupational therapists are one of the most recent rehab services to start treatment for children and adults with Tourette Disorder. In 2013, Occupational Therapist, Jan Rowe, released a research study on the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention of Tics/Tourette (CBIT). You can find the promising research results at:…
