Greater Missouri TSA

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

January 30, 2012 • 9:22 am 0

Feb. 9 Meet and Greet with Marc Elliot

Please join us for a special appearance by Marc Elliot on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., in Room 201a/b at the Kirkwood (Mo.) Community Center (111 South Geyer Road).

Marc has overcome a number of challenges. He was born with a rare digestive disease that left him with virtually no intestines. Then, at age nine, he developed Tourette’s Syndrome. Now twenty-six, Marc inspires audiences across the country with his life story, illustrating the importance of tolerance and appreciating others for their unique gifts. He is also the author of a brand new book, What Makes you Tic? (Marc will gladly sign copies. Bring your own or purchase one at the event for $15.)

This event is a great opportunity for TS kids, families, and educators to meet Marc and learn from his experience.

Light refreshments will be served.

Please contact Lynn Dunlap with questions: lmchd52@gmail.com.

Filed under: Tourette Syndrome Meetings & Events, Marc Elliot, Tourette Syndrome

January 13, 2012 • 5:34 pm 0

Conference Scholarships Available

Funds have been established by TSA Board Members to assist those who wish to attend the TSA 40th Anniversary National Conference to be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Va., in April.

Scholarship awards will be (a) based on need, (b) determined by the Conference Scholarship Committee, and (c) cover conference registration fees only; travel and hotel expenses will remain the responsibility of the award recipients.

Applications should be submitted as early as possible and no later than Friday, January 27, 2012, via one of the following methods:

Mail: TSA, 42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 205, Bayside, NY 11361
Email: sandra.holland@tsa-usa.org
Fax: 718-279-9596

Awards will be announced by Friday, February 10, 2012. All decisions of the Committee are final.

Application Links

For more information, please contact Michelle Gutmann at 718-224-2999, ext. 258, or Michelle.Gutmann@tsa-usa.org.

Filed under: Tourette Syndrome Meetings & Events, Tourette Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome National Conference 2012

January 7, 2012 • 5:43 pm 0

Iowa TS Conference

The Iowa TSA Support Group is holding a regional conference on Saturday, March 31 in Cedar Rapids, with special guest Susan Conners.Ms. Conners has more than 30 years of experience in education and more than 25 years of experience working with children with TS, OCD, and associated disorders. She has presented workshops on TS in 48 states, four countries and two languages. Her past work includes publishing brochures, producing videos, and developing curricula on TS and education subjects. She and a anumber of her family members have TS.

At the March 31 conference, she will discuss topics ranging from classroom strategies and accommodations to behavioral issues and functional behavioral assessments for TS children.

This event is sponsored by the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation. There is no registration fee; the confernce is free to parents, educators, and medical professionals interested in learning more about TS. A limited number of reduced-rate hotel rooms are availble on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, email: lisa@itsasupportgroup.org.

Filed under: Tourette Syndrome and Education