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Established over 50 years ago, the TAA is the only national organization that serves the Tourette Syndrome & Tic Disorder community through awareness, research, and support. For 50 years, the Tourette Association of America has been at the forefront of making life better for people affected by Tourette Syndrome and other Tic Disorders. We do this by:
• Raising public AWARENESS and fostering social acceptance
• Advancing scientific UNDERSTANDING, treatment options and care
• EDUCATING professionals to better serve the needs of children, adults and families challenged by Tourette and Tic Disorders
• ADVOCATING for public policies and services that promote positive school, work and social environments
• Providing help, hope and a SUPPORTIVE community across the nation
• EMPOWERING our community to deal with the complexities of this spectrum of disorders

AWARENESS EFFORTS:
• Youth Ambassador Program Conference
• Public Health & Education (CDC)
• Social Media & Storytelling Advocacy

RESEARCH EFFORTS:
• Convening Leadership
• Centers of Excellence
• Funding
• Training Professionals

SUPPORT EFFORTS:
• Chapter Network
• Education Services
• Information & Referral
• Ask the Expert
• National Conferences & Advocacy

LEARN MORE, JOIN, AND GET INVOLVED TODAY!

11/04/2026

How common are Tic Disorders, really? 👀

Dr. Kevin J. Black explores research suggesting that and Provisional are more common and longer-lasting than clinic-based studies indicate. Roughly half of children experience observable tics at some point during elementary school and at least 1 in 4 may meet criteria for a chronic Tic Disorder. Yet many never receive a diagnosis, and not all experience significant impairment.

How we understand Tic Disorder prevalence shapes research priorities and clinical discussions. Discover what a more complete picture reveals and why it matters.

💻 Watch our new YouTube video: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4iqUchu

11/04/2026

👟 This past weekend, TAA Youth Ambassador, Nathan Chamot, hosted his second annual Run for Tourette 5K, raising over $36,900 for the and community! It was an incredible event - Nathan continues to raise the bar!

Thank you, Nathan, for your ongoing commitment to our community and for all of your hard work!

🔗 Find a Transformation Teal fundraiser happening near you or reach out to us about starting your own: https://bit.ly/46ka0f1

11/03/2026

📆 11/9 at 7pm ET
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4zbJwsy

Join us for an upcoming webinar for Korean American parents, caregivers, families, and the clinicians who support them. Explore how are involuntary and not a matter of discipline, ways the pressure of chemyon (체면 / saving face) can affect tics, and practical tools to bridge conversations with grandparents, teachers, and extended family, all while honoring the values that matter most to you.

11/02/2026

Save the date for Tourette National Advocacy Day: March 3, 2027! 🗓️

Join us in Washington, D.C. for Tourette National Advocacy Day where you'll meet with legislators and advocate for the and community. Make your voice heard!

🔗 Add your name to our interest form to be the first to learn about registration, pricing, hotel, and more as it becomes available: https://bit.ly/4sAcqkd

11/01/2026

🔬 The TAA facilitates access to several opportunities for you and your loved ones to participate in a clinical trial or research study! This involvement is one of the most impactful ways to support innovation in the treatment and understanding of and other .

🔗 View open opportunities: https://bit.ly/4eYuA9t

10/31/2026

🎬 Have you watched "I Swear" yet? The film is streaming in the US, and for many viewers, it's their first introduction to .

The TAA created a dedicated resource page to meet audiences right where they are after watching. With an estimated 50% of people living with TS undiagnosed, so many are still searching for answers and support. That's exactly what this page offers.

Explore and share our resources to help more people connect with the support they need: 🔗 tourette.org/i-swear

10/30/2026

The TAA YouTube channel is a one-stop shop for educational videos made for families, educators, and medical professionals navigating , other , and co-occurring conditions. You’ll also find personal stories from children and adults living with TS, footage from our events and advocacy work, and so much more.

🔗 Watch, learn, and share at youtube.com/

📺 New to sharing about TS? Our PSA video series includes multiple videos that are easy to share with friends, family, and coworkers.

10/29/2026

📣 Access our new free and school resource: IEP & 504 Meeting Cheat Sheet for Parents & Guardians! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rKiXIn

🏫 Walking into an IEP or 504 meeting can feel overwhelming, and this cheat sheet helps parents and guardians stay focused on what their child needs in order to learn at school. Find vital questions to ask and useful phrases for responding to common pushback. Learn how to make sure accommodations and goals are specific, measurable, and never aimed at reducing .

10/28/2026

“My name is Brycen, and I was diagnosed with Tourette’s when I was 9. I’m 30 years old now, and work at Google as a Senior Account Manager on our Large Customer Services Team. For work, I do a good amount of public speaking for a variety of business reasons. While I typically mention Tourette’s in my talks because I like being upfront about it, I recently gave a ‘Spark Talk’ at my vertical’s offsite with 100+ people entirely about my journey, and it was rather cathartic. My intention was to be motivational, and to teach others how you can use your experiences to lean on empathy as your strength in life and in business.

I did not initially intend to share this publicly, I just wanted to tell my story with the goal of motivating my team to find their strengths and use them to be the best versions of themselves. But I got enough positive feedback that I felt it might be worth sharing. I have done some mentorship with kids with Tourette’s in the past, but if I can be any form of role model in my adult life, it would be to others with TS to turn the fear, anxiety, and embarrassment of your condition to look deeply into how it can become the root of your strength.” – Brycen

🌟 Read other stories from the and community and submit your own at mytourette.org

10/27/2026

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/3VPVkT0
📆 11/3 at 12pm ET

Learn from Dr. Kevin J. Black about why and Provisional may be far more common and longer lasting than clinic-based samples suggest, and how biases shape our understanding of who , who gets noticed, and who is ultimately diagnosed. Dr. Black will share findings from population-based data, school observations, and the New Tics prospective cohort to show what a less biased picture looks like.

👤 Audience: Individuals with TS or another Tic Disorder, families, caregivers, researchers, clinicians, and other community members

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