By: Mallory Bachmann When Lena Loyd arrived on campus her freshman year, she knew college would require a new level of independence. What she did not anticipate was how often she would draw on the self-advocacy skills she developed while learning to manage Tourette syndrome. When the Symptoms Began Halfway…
By: Mallory Bachmann The Diagnosis and PhD Dream Zachary Simon grew up in the sunny state of California with his mom, dad, and older sister. At five years old, Zach’s parents began noticing that he was exhibiting early signs of Tourette syndrome. While Zach’s father had a…
By Grace Huff Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month This Tourette Awareness Month, the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health proudly recognizes and supports individuals living with Tourette Syndrome. As a nationally acclaimed Tourette Association Center of Excellence, we are dedicated to advancing care, education, and research…
Join the Tourette Association, our local support group and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health in supporting the mission to raise awareness for Tourette syndrome and Tic Disorders. May 15 – June 15 is recognized as the Tourette Association Awareness Month. During this…
By Grace Huff In the vibrant environment of a classroom, students with Tourette Syndrome (TS) often face unique challenges. For students with TS, involuntary actions are not just distractions — they are symptoms of a neurological disorder that affects approximately 1 in 100 children. As highlighted by the latest Tourette…
The summer is winding down, back-to-school shopping is inevitable and parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. With the laid-back atmosphere of the summer, it can be difficult for children with Tourette syndrome (TS), as well as their parents to get transition back to the structured setting of school. When…
Join the Tourette Association, our local support group and the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health in supporting the mission to raise awareness for Tourette syndrome and Tic Disorders. May 15 – June 15 is recognized as the Tourette Association Awareness Month. During this…
Free Continuing Education Tourette Syndrome in Schools Tourette Syndrome in Schools: Understanding tics, the impact on learning and how to manage in the school environment. Presented by:The University…
Heather Simpson, OTD, MOT, OTR/L and Irene Malaty, M.D. receive grant from the Tourette Association of America to create a continuing education program for educators that will include education about tic disorders, classroom success tools, links to community resources and more.
Multicenter data sharing has enabled recent advances in understanding the genetics and pathophysiology of the neurodevelopmental disorder.
