Greater Missouri TSA

Supporting Tourette Syndrome Families in the St. Louis and Kansas City Metro Areas and Beyond

October 26, 2009 • 3:26 pm 0

Save the Dates: 2010 National Conference

The National TSA is planning its next National Conference for April 15-18, 2010, at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Va.

The conference will feature a one-day seminar for families with newly diagnosed TS individuals, presented by TSA Medical Advisory Board Chair, John Walkup, MD; plus various other training and development sessions for chapter leaders, staff, and volunteers; teens ages 14-18; and more.

Pre-conference activities, scheduled for April 13-15, will include TSA’s Youth Ambassador Leadership Training program (by application only) and the annual “Trip to the Hill,” for TS families to meet with federal elected officials and/or their staff.

Web registration will be avaible in the near future, along with more detailed session information. Stay tuned.

Filed under: Tourette Syndrome Meetings & Events

October 16, 2009 • 9:53 am 0

Next Support Meeting: Social Side Effects of ADHD

Tom Quinn, M.A., a licensed professional counselor specializing in the treatment of ADD/ADHD, will speak at the Oct. 29 support meeting of the Greater Missouri TSA. His topic: “The Social Side Effects of ADHD: Why Do They Happen and What Can a Parent Do to Help Lessen the Impact?”

Prior to his presentation, the chapter will review its financials with interested parties.

Details available here.

Filed under: Tourette Syndrome Meetings & Events

October 5, 2009 • 11:25 am 0

New Videos to Help TS Diagnosis, Treatment

The National TSA has added two new videos to its Web site, to help physicians and clinicians in their efforts to recognize, diagnose and treat Tourette Syndrome (TS).

Tourette Syndrome: Anger Control and Management

Tourette Syndrome: Sorting Out Complex Symptoms
In this segment, Dr. Walkup talks about working in the clinic to sort out complex presentations in children with Tourette Syndrome (TS). He discusses co-morbid conditions such as ADHD, OCD, anxiety disorders, and other problems, which often complicate the cases of children with TS.

These brief, informative videos offer clear discussion and share proven strategies to help families better understand TS, assist clinicians in their treatment formulations, and promote overall improvement in the lives of children, adults, and families affected by TS.

The videos are presented free of charge. Physicians and treating clinicians (such as psychologists, social workers and counselors) will find both videos essential viewing. Families are encouraged not only to watch these programs, but to share their availability with health care providers.

Filed under: Tourette Syndrome General Information