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Occupational Therapy’s Role in Treating Tics

Written by Thaila Schug, OTS Occupational therapists are healthcare professionals that aid patients across the lifespan, from birth through adulthood, with daily activities they want and need to do. These could include toileting, bathing and dressing. It can also include driving, returning to work and participating in school or play.

Ringing in 2020 with Tourette Syndrome

With 2019 coming to an end and the holiday season wrapping up, we look forward to the New Year of 2020 right around the corner. Traditionally during this time, many individuals and families create a New Year’s Resolutions to ring in the New Year with a motivating…

Structure and Tourette Syndrome

Strategies for Home Success with Tourette Syndrome Do you ever feel like you are struggling with your child’s transition from home after school, or after a friend’s house? Have you ever said the words, “ I can’t seem to calm my son down” or “my daughter is all over the…

Social Concerns Related to Tourette Syndrome

Occasionally children with Tourette Syndrome can demonstrate difficulties with peer and adult social relationships. Having appropriate social skills is an important part of development, peer relations and school success. Many times, children with poor social skills can be extremely bright, but are limited in school because of their delayed social…