WHEN:    Friday, December 17, 6:00 pm CST
WHERE: Zoom Meeting

Join us for a great overview of what is involved in becoming a Youth Ambassador for the Tourette Association, and what the journey has been like for those who have traveled it.  This evening will be hosted by our former YA/current YA Coordinator, Drew Guise.  He will be joined by our current YA, high school senior, Mia Eschman. You will hear about their experiences, be able to ask questions, and learn valuable information about the 2022 YA training and application process.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://wustl-hipaa.zoom.us/j/98718181462

Meeting ID: 987 1818 1462

If you, or your child(12-17 yrs. old), have ever thought of exploring this wonderful program of advocacy, learning, leadership and sharing experiences, Please Join Us Friday Night!

Our chapter hosts a number of meetings and events during the year.

Below is a summary of the upcoming events for the 2016-17 school year.

Unless otherwise indicated, events will be held in the St. Louis area.  Where available, follow the provided links for more information.

April 29, 2017 – Family Golf Center: Craig Story, ranked by Golf Digest as one of the Top Ten teaching professionals, will meet with the Tourette families from noon until 2 PM.  He will help the young people have a little fun as they learn how to drive golf balls! For more information on Craig or the Family Golf Center, visit: http://www.FamilyGolfOnline.com. Please rsvp to 314-984-9019 (Lynn) or email: missouritsa@yahoo.com

June, 2017 – Gateway Grizzlies minor league baseball game Family Night (Date/Time to be announced)

AND DON’T FORGET SUMMER CAMP! Please visit http://www.JoshuaCenter.com for more information on the special Tourette week June 5th to 8th, 2017. Register at: CAMP.

In addition – if you’d like to request an association speaker for your child’s school, please contact Lynn Dunlap at 314-984-9019

PAST EVENTS:

Oct. 20  7-8:30     Back to School Night

Destiny Church (basement rear entrance) 1809 Des Peres Rd, St. Louis 63131

Stress, Attention Deficit, Hypersensitivities, Behavior

These are all issues that parents in Tourette Families are so familiar with.  Cognitive Behavior Intervention for Tics, or CBIT, will be our topic for the evening.  Karen Balk, a Clinical Occupational Therapist with Washington University Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice will be our speaker.  As a therapist currently practicing CBIT in our area, she can relay information on this newest tic therapy, as well as how to access it locally.  Karen is also quite knowledgeable on working with Sensory, Attention, and Stress Management issues that may be of concern to your child.

Teachers, Parents, and Families are all welcome. Information packets will be available for everyone.     Hope to see you there!

January 13, 2017 – Children’s Friday Night Activity at Chesterfield Sports Fusion

We will meet at 5:30 PM on Friday, January 13th for an evening of sharing and fun. After a pizza dinner and some informational sharing, the Chapter will purchase a two-hour pass for children to enjoy time getting to know one another and playing games.

Call (314)984-9019 with any further questions.

WHEN: Sat., April 5th

TIME: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Drury Inn (Olive and I-270)

Our speaker will be Dr. Michael Himle, Ph.D, Dept. of Psychology, University of Utah, who is one of the foremost published researchers on CBIT (Cognitive Behavior Intervention for Tics) in the country. We will also be opening up the event for attendance by local professionals in the area who are already currently using this therapy in their practice.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Coffee and Conversation for parents, pre-teens, teens, and young adults:

From 2:00pm to 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 26th, our teen/young adult group is hosting an event for parents, pre-teens, teens, and young adults at Kayacks Cafe, 270 N Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63105 (a cafe in Washington University and Forest Park area). Come for a great conversation, coffee, and snacks!