Tourette Syndrome Association of America, NYC Chapter
Welcome to the New York City Chapter of the Tourette Association of America! We are proud to support our communities in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. The mission of the New York City Chapter of the Tourette Association is:
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to promote a greater awareness and understanding of Tourette Syndrome;
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to promote the general welfare of people with Tourette at home, at work, in the community and in schools;
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to provide support services to people with Tourette and to their families;
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to provide opportunities for people with Tourette and their families to meet and exchange ideas, through symposiums, workshops and social events;
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and to promote advocacy for the Tourette patient and family.
Fun was had by all as we celebrated TS in Times Square
Mentoring Brunch 2025
We kicked off Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month on May 18th with our annual Mentoring Brunch—and what a day it was. Inspiring, heartfelt, and filled with laughter, our speakers reminded us that while TS presents daily challenges, it also brings strength, resilience, and connection. A heartfelt thank you to each of our speakers for sharing your stories, your wisdom, and your heart.
Let's Create a Quilt of Stories
The Tourette Association of America has designed a virtual quilt to showcase the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community, entwined with stories of inspiration, hope and community. This virtual quilt is a narrative of our unique experiences and stories to embrace and comfort one another. TS may impact everyone differently, but we are all woven together in community. It symbolizes our resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism. We are stronger together.
"What is Your Superpower?"
A children's book series written by Lil Arbogast
With the help of two Superheroes, Lil shares stories of raising her daughter with TS and how they learned to celebrate her differences and help her build a strong sense of self.
Meet Tic Touriffic & Captain Compassion
Thank you for supporting this mission to turn feeling different into a source of strength and maybe even a Superpower!
Tourette Expressions Apparel
Designed by Craig Mollins
Craig Mollins has launched a Tourette Syndrome apparel project. Where he makes Tourette inspired paintings, and puts them on clothing. The inspiration is to help raise awareness of Tourette Syndrome, and to give people who have Tourette a creative way to let others know and create conversation and to educate.
Special thanks to Chelsea White, Lil Arbogast, Roy Havrilack and Gardiner Comfort for showing up and doing the work.