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.
According to a pilot study at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, group physical and occupational therapy sessions may be beneficial for symptom improvement and motivation levels in people living with Parkinson’s.
The Tourette Association of America (TAA) redesignated the Tourette syndrome and tic disorder clinic as a Center of Excellence for an additional three years.
UF team earns Parkinson’s Foundation grant focused on outreach efforts to the African American community in Alachua County.
