Join Drs. Jay Tischfield, Gary Heiman, and Caroline Hayes-Rosen to learn more about the genetics of Tourette Syndrome and what’s actually happening in the brain during a tic.
Learn how a psychologist, psychiatrist, and neurologist help teens with the management of TS and how each of these practitioners offer something a little different from each other.
Analise and Robyn Twemlow from Tourette's Association of New Zealand will speak about their journey with TS as a mother and daughter and Melissa Water from Tourette Canada will speak about how her Tourette Syndrome has impacted her life and how she became the success she is today.
You will also learn: exactly how CBIT works; tips and strategies for navigating school accomodations; how to navigate the social world; and and how to use your story and experience as a way to move and inspire others.
Oh...and you can hear from United States soccer legend...and NJCTS Board Member.... Tim Howard, about his advocacy journey!
These are not one-way presentations. You will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of presenters and mentors
The first online session begins at 9 a.m. each day and there are breaks between each. You don't have to register for all of the sessions but are welcome to do so!
