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…
“Sensory integration theory proposes that sensory integration is a neurobiological process that organizes sensation from one’s own body and from the environment and makes it possible to use the body effectively within the environment.” (1) Children with Tourette Syndrome can demonstrate signs of Sensory Integration Dysfunction related to poor…
Using your tablet or other mobile device can be a great resource for compensatory strategies and training at home. There are thousands of applications (apps) that you can find by searching on your device, so here are some tips to find some particularly helpful ones. Look for apps that keep…
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…
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…
People with Parkinson’s disease and other Movement Disorders often develop swallowing disorders, also referred to as dysphagia. A swallowing disorder can affect your ability to move food in your mouth or it can affect the ability of your muscles to successfully and safely transport food and liquid from the back of…
One of the biggest non-motor complaints for Parkinson’s patients is a decline in motivation to participate in daily activities. If it is taking every effort to get off your couch or out of your bed to engage in desired activities, you may be experiencing a very common symptom of Parkinson’s…
Primer with Ten Common Questions and Answers We recently updated our UF Information Page on Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Dr. McFarland has written a basic primer for PSP and here discusses ten common questions about the disease and provides basic answers for patients and families. What is Progressive Supranuclear Palsy…
Pam Zeilman ARNP, our Deep Brain Stimulation programming nurse, participated in a roundtable for Parkinson Disease Counseling Points. The clinicians discuss how to best help patients with mobility, cognitive, and neuropsychiatric issues.
Retropulsion in Parkinson’s disease is the force that contributes to loss of balance in a backwards or posterior direction. Retropulsion occurs due to a worsening of postural stability and an associated loss of postural reflexes. You may be familiar with the “pull test” that your neurologist performs to check your…
