In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Tourette Syndrome with Kathy Giordano — a dedicated educator with over 35 years of experience as a Tourette Education Specialist, middle school teacher, mother, and now Global Education Committee Chair for TTAG.

Kathy opens up about her work educating others on Tourette and its often-misunderstood co-occurring conditions — including rage and disinhibition. She shares both professional insight and personal experience, revealing how her family turned moments of chaos into creativity.

When her son, who grew up with Tourette and rage attacks, discovered that drumming helped him regulate, it sparked an incredible innovation: a wearable device that mimics the calming rhythm of drumming without making a sound. You can explore this breakthrough at MyEchoLife.com.

Together, Kathy and her son also co-authored A Family’s Quest for Rhythm, a powerful story of resilience, rhythm, and finding harmony through understanding.

Links & Notes:

• https://MyEcholife.com

• Dr. Ross Green: https://livesinthebalance.org

• When we said “snack break,” we actually meant “movement snack” — those quick, energizing movement breaks that help reset the body and mind. A phrase coined by Katy Bowman, creator of Nutritious Movement.

• We’d like to clarify that Dr. Christine Conelea is a clinical psychologist, not a neurologist as mentioned in the episode.

• It's not mentioned in the episode but we find the Rage Bag by FUNPUNCH to also be a good tool for regulation if you don’t have access to drums. Learn more about them here. https://funpunch.com/products/funpunch®-rage-bag

Disclaimer: This is for educational and informational purposes only. By listening to this podcast you agree to not use any of the information from TicFit or any guests on the podcast as a diagnosis or treatment.