PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance

10/19/2026

There have been a lot of articles describing Functional Tic-Like Behavior. Here is an article that looked at all the recent research to see where this diagnosis is most relevant. (Link in first comment!)

A systematic review of 39 studies finds functional tic-like behaviors, which surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, differ from Tourette syndrome in demographics, phenomenology, and treatment response.

10/10/2026

Only 3 DAYS left day to secure your t-shirt for PATSA's 2026 Fall Family Retreat! Don't wait, register today!

https://givebutter.com/TSRetreat26

10/07/2026

A few more days to guarantee a T-shirt for our 2026 Pumpkin Run! Register, fundraise or donate to help kids with Tourette syndrome be understood in their schools! Check out the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1209597825572529

10/07/2026

Our Fall Online Newsletter is HERE! And on our newsletter page of our website: https://patsainc.org/news/newsletters/

10/05/2026

After the reactions to last year's tic at the BAFTA awards, it is understandable that John Davidson has chosen to view from a more relaxed location with his family! It's sad that this has to be a choice though!!

The Scottish BAFTAs will take place in November

10/01/2026

Woo hoo! We finally have a chocolate brown shirt for our Pumpkin Run this year! Register before October 12 to make sure you get yours! Register here: https://givebutter.com/26pumpkinrun

09/30/2026

2 weeks left! Don't miss out! Register by October 13th to guarantee you receive one of these cool PATSA 2026 Fall Family Retreat t-shirts... and to secure your family's spot at the retreat where we will have fun, find frienship, and enjoy the beauty of the fall in Western PA!

https://givebutter.com/TSRetreat26

09/28/2026

Did you know that PATSA will be a vendor at the upcoming Special Needs Consortium Summit on October 8th, in Wexford, PA?? Are you attending? There is still time to sign up if you'd like to learn, connect, and get some great resources! Lunch and continental breakfast are included!

We are so excited to present the SNC Disability Summit on October 8th! This will be a day full of inspiration and information for professionals and caregivers alike. Thank you to our keynote speakers Kelly Frey, and Francine Hogan! Get more details and your tickets here https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-snc-disability-summit-tickets

09/21/2026

Did you see PATSA's 2026 Fall Family Retreat T-shirt design? Register by October 13th to get yours!

https://givebutter.com/TSRetreat26

09/18/2026

Two minutes of what PATSA does while I get my car washed!