The Tourette Association of America aims to encourage early career researchers to invest their efforts and expertise in increasing the biological understanding of Tourette Syndrome, pursuing clinical research aimed at improving patient care, and developing and testing new therapies. To this end, the TAA is offering Young Investigator Awards in hopes of fulfilling this goal.…
The Tourette Association of America is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients by supporting cutting edge clinical research and encouraging the next generation of Tourette researchers which is why we’ve partnered with the American Academy of Neurology/American Brain Foundation to support a 2020 Clinical Research Training Scholarship in Tourette Syndrome. Deadline:…
Come join Quiet time at the Zoo for Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s first sensory inclusive event, September 28th, 9:00 – 11:00 am. Quiet Time at the Zoo will include interactive sensory stations and quiet zones, animal encounters, keeper talks, training demonstrations, food trucks and community resources for individuals on the autism spectrum. Learn more…
As Fear Facers Camp 2019 closes, here are a few of the many great memories that were made.
In it’s third year, the Fear Facers Summer Camp is receiving recognition by the New York Times. Fear Facers Summer Camp is a one- or two-week camp session hosted by the Center for OCD, Anxiety, and Related Disorders (COARD) designed for children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder and/or anxiety. To access the article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/28/well/family/children-anxiety-ocd-camp-therapy.html
Whether you have tried it or not, Treating Tourette Together is looking for input on behavioral treatments for Tourette Syndrome. Treating Tourette Together (TTT) is a collaboration between the TAA, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and leading behavioral sciences researchers. Our goal is to incorporate patient, provider, and researcher feedback into the next generation of…
Children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder and/or anxiety are invited to join us this summer for a one- or two-week camp session. In addition to daily therapy, participants between the ages of 7 and 15 will experience activities that allow for personal growth and improved behaviors.
A new guideline for treating Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and ongoing assessment, and it states there are effective treatments available that could help improve symptoms.
The families of all Alachua County high school students, you are invited to a free family workshop on promoting the mental health and wellness of your high school student. Dr. Marcia Morris, UF psychiatry professor and author will share advice about a variety of issues, including how to help students reduce stress, depression and anxiety,…
“If you’re not looking for tics and you miss them, you’re also not looking for OCD to occur,” said Carol Mathews, director of the University of Florida’s Center for OCD, Anxiety and Related Disorders. “You’re not looking for anxiety. You’re not looking for mood disorders. And those are things that often don’t come to our…
