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Ep 5 - Candid Convos: Tourette Syndrome - Struggling with Stigma, Seeking Support
On this enlightening episode of Cold Takes Popular Opinions, Trevor and Ira have a candidate and open conversation as they explore the challenges and triumphs faced by children with Tourette Syndrome. Gain invaluable insights into understanding the symptoms and unique difficulties associated with Tourette Syndrome. They share and explore practical strategies for parents to support their children's education, advocating for their needs within schools. importance of communication, patience, and understanding in fostering a thriving educational environment for children with Tourette Syndrome. Help raise awareness by sharing this episode, promoting inclusivity and compassion for those living with Tourette Syndrome and related conditions.
Valuable Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
CBIT (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics) is the first-line treatment for Cronic Tic Disorder and Tourette. However, finding someone who provides this therapy can be very hard. So, there is a self-directed program: https://www.tichelper.com/. It is a defined process. Therefore, it is possible to do this on your own (although everyone is different) This is a great list of books and resources from the NJCTS https://njcts.org/tsparents/a-helpful-list-of-tourette-syndrome-books-videos-and-links/
The local Alliance Ira belongs to: (local to PA) https://patsainc.org/
Connect with Ira on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irasharpjr/
Connect with Trevor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorlrobinson/
Enjoy the episode? A like, share, or even dropping us a rating would mean the world to us to help spread awareness!
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By Trevor RobinsonOn this enlightening episode of Cold Takes Popular Opinions, Trevor and Ira have a candidate and open conversation as they explore the challenges and triumphs faced by children with Tourette Syndrome. Gain invaluable insights into understanding the symptoms and unique difficulties associated with Tourette Syndrome. They share and explore practical strategies for parents to support their children's education, advocating for their needs within schools. importance of communication, patience, and understanding in fostering a thriving educational environment for children with Tourette Syndrome. Help raise awareness by sharing this episode, promoting inclusivity and compassion for those living with Tourette Syndrome and related conditions.
Valuable Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
CBIT (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics) is the first-line treatment for Cronic Tic Disorder and Tourette. However, finding someone who provides this therapy can be very hard. So, there is a self-directed program: https://www.tichelper.com/. It is a defined process. Therefore, it is possible to do this on your own (although everyone is different) This is a great list of books and resources from the NJCTS https://njcts.org/tsparents/a-helpful-list-of-tourette-syndrome-books-videos-and-links/
The local Alliance Ira belongs to: (local to PA) https://patsainc.org/
Connect with Ira on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irasharpjr/
Connect with Trevor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorlrobinson/
Enjoy the episode? A like, share, or even dropping us a rating would mean the world to us to help spread awareness!