Online Support Group 2022-2023

VIRTUAL Sessions ​​

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Join us at our monthly support group, held on Zoom on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:30pm - 8:45pm ET. Advanced registration is required for each session.

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Topics include coping strategies and self-care, parenting children with tics, supportive family routines, finding resources & coordinating care, and partnering with schools. Participants are asked to affirm our Group Norms and Values prior to attending. 

Register to get your personal attendance link here:

                                                                    November 15  (Note: THIRD Tuesday for Election Day conflict)

                                                                    December 13

                                                                    January 10, 2023

                                                                    February 21  (Note: THIRD Tuesday for Valentine's Day conflict)

                                                                    March 14

                                                                    April 11

                                                                    May 9

                                                                    June 13

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The new groups are:

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•Spanish speaking support group – for parents of children with TS

•TS 101 – parent group for children who are newly diagnosed with TS (2nd group run by Tonya Thomas)

•LGBTQ+TS – Young Adult support groups for 18-25 year old’s who identify with this community

•Young Adult Support Group – Starting a new cycle with new and updated topics

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When you join TAA as a member, you play a critical role in making a difference and you join thousands of individuals, families and professionals who are working to raise public awareness, advance scientific understanding and treatment options, educate professionals, and more!

Plus, a percentage of your membership fee goes directly to our local chapter to help fund our programs and services.

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We are excited to announce that applications for the Youth Ambassador program are live, just check the button below!

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Any teens interested in applying should start their application as soon as possible. Applications are due December 1st, 2022.

Children ages 5-11 can apply to our Jr Youth Ambassador Program, and young adults ages 18-25 can apply to the Rising Leader Program.

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HOW CAN I HELP?

• Email familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to become part of this breakthrough research. The TIC Genetics study is actively seeking families to donate their DNA to be studied. Simply email them with your interest and they will send you further information.

• You can also donate to the Faith W. Rice Legacy Fund, which helps NJCTS continue the support of this very important research. A program that was very near and dear to Faith's heart.

The University of Rochester is interested in your child's experience with anxiety. If you have a child ages 6-18 years with Tourette or other tic disorder, please use this link below to complete the survey.

The goal is to better understanding the impact of anxiety and barriers to treatment, as well as the effectiveness of some treatments.

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Find The Survey Here

Download Here

As schools across the state open this week, parents of our kids are both excited and apprehensive.  Will the teachers know anything about TS?  Will my child’s teachers understand and accept my child with all of their symptoms?  How can I approach the teachers, make sure that they are educated about these disorders so that my child can have the ultimate opportunity of having a great school year? Download our TAA Eductional Toolkit for Teaching Children with TS.