Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy services are skilled trained professionals that assist in the rehab process of various conditions throughout one’s lifespan. Rehab services are widely and commonly utilized for management of orthopedic conditions such as pain, broken bones or developmental delays in various forms. Occupational Therapy is now becoming…
Getting to bed and falling asleep can be difficult for a child with Tourette Syndrome (TS). It has been estimated that as many as 80% of patients with TS have sleeping difficulties. This can be for a variety of reasons including: Increased time it takes to fall asleep secondary to…
Completing homework after school can be difficult with those children who suffer from Tourette Syndrome. Tics, themselves, can create difficulties with school work, but the comorbid conditions of attention difficulties, learning difficulties and/or compulsions, homework can be even more difficult. A lot of children tend to be “wired” after school…
The University of Florida Health Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration has been named a Tourette syndrome center of excellence along with four other centers in the Southeastern United States.
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…
