Tune in tomorrow, Friday, August 15 at 10:00 pm EST on ABC for “20/20” which will focus on successful individuals in sports and the arts who have Tourette Syndrome.

Featured will be actor and National Tourette Syndrome Ambassador Dash Mihok; Olympic swimmer Anthony Ervin and TSA Youth Ambassador Isabella. In addition, Dr. Jonathan Mink, from the University of Rochester, and the co-chair of TSA’s Scientific Advisory Board, will talk about the science behind TS and if it actually does help athletes perform better.

You can read more on the “20/20” website here – http://abcnews.go.com/Health/tourette-syndrome-make-superior-athlete/story?id=24977715 – and tune in tomorrow night to watch the full show!

Check out Missouri TSA’s Youth Ambassador, Drew Guise, on News Channel 5 talking about how Tim Howard has inspired him to pursue his dreams and never let Tourette’s hold him back!

“Guise finds inspiration in Howard’s success.

“It proves that anything is possible… just because you have a disability you can’t let it hold you back,” he said. “(Howard) demonstrated that.”

But Guise is also inspiring people. He runs cross country, has leadership goals, and a passion for politics.

“I’d love to do great things in the world and I’d like to think I’m on my way,” he said.

For this 16-year-old high school junior, the sky sets no limits.”

http://www.ksdk.com/story/news/local/2014/07/02/how-americas-goalie-inspires-focus-on-ability-not-disability/12117817/

Dear TSA Friends in the Kansas City area,

This Saturday, June 14, from 8:30AM until 2:15PM, the Kansas City LINC (Local Investment Commission) is sponsoring its Educare End of Year Event. This is a free mini conference for parents, educators, alternative child care providers (such as grandparents), and anyone interested in learning new strategies on helping children succeed in life and learning.

Amanda Coffman of the national TSA Education Committee, will speak on “Understanding and Supporting Children with Tourette Syndrome” in two 90-minute sessions (9 AM until 10:30 AM; and 12:45 PM until 2:15 PM).  To RSVP for this free event call the Educare Reservation Line at (816) 889-5050 x1233

The Conference takes place at the Kauffman Conference Center, 4810 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO. For more information, please check out the Educare Event flyer:

http://static.squarespace.com/static/5075895f84ae84c1f4ec0443/t/53714326e4b002aab7a6d4ab/1399931686752/Educare%20End%20of%20Year%20Event%202014%20flyer.pdf

I hope to see you there!

All the best,

Dan Rostan

May 22, 2014
Children’s Mercy Northland
501 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64155
6:30 to 8:00 PM

Join us for Tourette Syndrome Awareness month! We have 25 spots available for the meeting.

Contact Danielle Zimmermann at dzimm1224@gmail.com to RSVP

Here is  the  list of CBIT therapists for Tics and TS in Missouri:
Karen Balk, OTR/L
Wash.U/Occ.Therapy Clinic
4444 Forest Park Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314)286-1669
balk @ wustl.edu

Kaylee Breitenbucher, MOT, OTR/L
Wash.U/Occ.Therapy Clinic
4444 Forest Park Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314)369-7863
kbreitenbucher@wustl.edu

Laura Banning, APRN, CPNP*
Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics
Adele Hall Main Campus
Section of Neurology
2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 234-3490
–and–
Children’s Mercy Northland
501 NW Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64155
Phone: (816) 413-2500
(Children)

Janelle Gerling, MOTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Children’s Mercy Hospital
2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 234-3380

Cheryl A. Richards, Ph.D.*
Clinical Psychologist
Dept. of Psychiatry
Washington University School of Medicine
25 S. Kingshighway
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 286-1723
(Adults/Children)
(Children)
*Completed

Also you can click here CBITMO to download a PDF file version of this list.

On April 5th, we held our 2nd annual Missouri Tourette Syndrome Spring Symposium at the Drury Inn . Nationally recognized Tourette Syndrome expert Dr. Michael Himle spoke on TS research and the newest behavioral therapies, including Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). It was a great turn out with over 50 people attending. 

Here are some pictures from the event: