SUPPORT GROUP HOLIDAY PARTIES!

Join your TS friends for Holiday parties. PLEASE RESPOND WITH THE NAME (CITY) OF THE GROUP YOU ARE ATTENDING AND THE NUMBER OF ADULTS AND NUMBER OF CHILDREN ATTENDING

Tuesday, December 5, 7pm — Katy area (see below for details)

Monday, December 11, 530-7pm — Victoria/Edna/Louise/Corpus Christi area

Thursday, December 14, 6-730pm — Woodlands/Spring/North Houston area

Saturday, December 16, 1pm — DFW/Arlington area (see below for details)

KATY AREA —Tuesday, December 5 at 7pm

Parkway Fellowship, 27042 FM 1093 Rd, Richmond, Texas, 77406.
For this meeting, we will have everyone come together for games and activities for all. We will be doing a Potluck Dinner -- and Tourette Texas will supply the main course and drinks.  We ask those who attend this meeting to please bring a side dish or a dessert.  However, if this creates a hardship, please come anyway.

VICTORIA/EDNA/LOUISE/CORPUS CHRISTIE AREA - Monday, December 11, 5:30-7pm

 Victoria Public Library, 302 North Main Street, Victoria

This meeting will be a “Meet and Greet” Pot Luck and a talk with Sheryl Kadmon, Executive Director /Educational Specialist for Tourette Texas.

WOODLANDS/SPRING/NORTH HOUSTON AREA – Thursday, December 16, 6-7:3pm

St. Simon and Jude Catholic Parish, 2677 Glen Loch Drive, The Woodlands 77381, Room 18

Gingerbread House and Cookie Decorating

Pizza and drinks.

DFW-ARLINGTON AREA - Saturday, December 16 from 1pm – 3pm

 NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION!

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, 100 S. Center Street, Arlington, Arlington Tomorrow Foundation Board Room

We will be decorating gingerbread houses, so we need a firm count of kiddos attending to make sure we have enough.  We will also have a fun gift exchange.  Participation is optional: just bring a wrapped gift for up to a $10 value for anyone who would like to participate (kids and adults).  We will have light snacks as well.

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TOURETTE TEXAS NEEDS YOUR HELP!

TOURETTE TEXAS NEEDS YOUR HELP!

We can achieve our mission of direct assistance to families ONLY with your generous support. 

If each family we have served sent just $5.00 each – we would double our annual service budget – thereby doubling our ability to provide help to those in need.

See below for ways to donate.

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Dear Families and Friends of Tourette Texas:

One of my very favorite holidays is Thanksgiving – and it is just around the corner!

I love the days of preparation, the hours of cooking, the wonderful smells of freshly baked pies …. but most importantly, I love the gathering of family and friends in Faith and with Thanks for all the blessings bestowed upon us.

Living with Tourette’s syndrome, it is sometimes very difficult to count your blessings. But remember: many diagnosed with TS in childhood will improve symptomatically – sometimes dramatically – as they move from adolescence into young adulthood. Light at the end of the tunnel! Something to be thankful for!

Did you know that one of the most important determinates for a productive adulthood for kiddos diagnosed with TS is achieving as much normalcy as possible in childhood and adolescence??

Thus, as a parent, your guidance and support change outcomes! Something to be thankful for!

But, how do parents help youngsters with Tourette’s keep self-esteem intact and continue to make academic progress in spite of roadblocks caused by motor and vocal tics, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?

The Tourette Association of America Texas Chapter has many programs and services – all free of charge – to help ensure every child and adult living with TS have the tools and support necessary to diminish the impact and (hopefully) have a happy and productive life. Parents don’t have to reinvent the wheel! Something to be thankful for!

As I give thanks and count my blessings this holiday season, I hope that you, your family, and your loved ones will also greatly enjoy the holidays with many blessings and much joy.

Love and hugs,

Sheryl

 

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Helping Children & Adults Change Their Lives

Tourette is a chronic neurobehavioral movement disorder that begins in childhood. Those affected make motor movements and vocalizations they cannot control. Additionally, many have associated obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dysgraphia and other issues.  

Today's estimates indicate that 1 out of every 160 children between the ages of 5-17 in the US has TS and that 1 out of every 100 children has TS or another Tic Disorder. Of note, boys are 3-4 times more likely to have TS than girls and 86% of those with Tourette also have a co-occurring condition such as ADHD, OCD or anxiety. In spite of its high incidence, Tourette continues to be greatly misunderstood. Although medication may help control the symptoms, as of yet there is no cure.  

Tourette Texas, one of the largest Chapters of the Tourette Association of America, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We directly assist Texas area families and children in crisis, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

Tourette Association of Texas | 281-238-8096

info@TouretteTexas.org TouretteTexas@aol.com | www.TouretteTexas.org

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DEADLINE FOR CAMP DU BALLON ROUGE APPLICATIONS - 9/21

DEADLINE FOR CAMP DU BALLON ROUGE APPLICATIONS - 9/21

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 (5-6pm arrival) THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023 (pick-up 10:30m-1pm)

at Camp Olympia in Trinity, TX. Same location as 2022.

CAMP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! DOWNLOAD HERE!

IF YOU HAVE A PARTIAL APPLICATION COMPLETED - SEND IT NOW, SO WE SAVE YOUR CHILD’S PLACE!

EMAIL APPS TO CAMP@TOURETTETEXAS.ORG OR FAX TO 281-238-0468.

Camp dBR is for Texas children ages 5-18 with a primary diagnosis of Tourette syndrome.

If you child is 19-20, a previous dBR camper, and would like to be considered for Counselor-in-Training, please request the CIT app, which should be completed IN ADDITION to the regular app.

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FREE "BACK-TO-SCHOOL" EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

REMINDER — THREE IMPORTANT “BACK TO SCHOOL” EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS THIS WEEK!

WOODLANDS/NORTH HOUSTON - Thursday, 9/7

6-7:30 — Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Parish, 26777 Glen Loch Dr, The Woodlands

ARLINGTON/DALLAS/FORT WORTH SUPPORT GROUP - Saturday, 9/9

2pm to 4pm — Arlington Public Library, Northeast Branch, 1905 Brown Blvd., Arlington

VICTORIA/ENDA/LOUISE/CORPUS CHRISTI — Monday, 9/11

 5:30-7pm Victoria Public Library, 302 North Main Street, Victoria

EDUCATIONAL/BACK TO SCHOOL MEETING WITH SHERYL KADMON, TOURETTE TEXAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

Back to SCHOOL often equals Back to STRESS for children with Tourette’s, their parents and their teachers.  To the uninformed, symptoms of Tourette’s often seem purposefully disruptive and “disobedient” to teachers.  Additionally, tics and associated disorders such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and/or learning disabilities often keep a child from performing to full potential.

Sheryl Kadmon, Executive Director of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas, can help you and others understand this often baffling disorder and help you advocate successfully for your child in school.  Learn diagnostic criteria for T.S.; categories and phenomenology of tics; associated disorders, such as OCD and ADHD; pharmacologic and other interventions; educational and social implications of the syndrome; accommodations and modifications for the classroom; and how to help prepare your children and yourself for maximum success in life.

These free presentations are perfect for parents, adults with T.S., family, physicians, nurses, school personnel and teachers – anyone with an interest in learning about T.S. 

You MUST RSVP to info@TouretteTexas.org or TouretteTexas@aol.com. Mention YOUR CITY NAME in the email, as we have other groups across the state also holding meetings.

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TAA YOUTH AMBASSADOR-RISING LEADER-JR. YOUTH AMBASSADOR

Hello Youth Liaisons,

My name is Haley Carlton and I am the Youth and Young Adult Programs Coordinator here at the Tourette Association of America. I am pleased to announce that applications for the Youth Ambassador, Rising Leader, and Jr. Youth Ambassador programs are now live! Please see below for details:

Youth Ambassador application

Rising Leader application

Jr. Youth Ambassador application

Applications will be open through September 29th. We will send along applications from YAs that apply for the 2024 program and directions for interviewing candidates at the end of August. We will send “round 1” of Youth Ambassador candidates in your area at this time. We will send “round 2” of candidates to be interviewed after September 29th. We will give you 2-3 weeks to complete interviews in October. Thank you for supporting our candidates and helping us with this process. We are excited to have you as Youth Liaisons and appreciate your support with this.

We are also excited about our upcoming Virtual Teen Summit happening on August 12th from 12:00-4:00 PM EST. We had three amazing Rising Leaders help put together our programming and interactive sessions. We appreciate if you can promote this with the youth at your Chapter or Support Group. The Teen Summit is an opportunity for teens ages 13-17 to come together, meet and listen to members of the Tourette community, and connect with one another. You can click this link to register for this FREE event: https://tourette.org/2023-virtual-teen-summit/

Please let us know if you have any questions about the applications or about the Teen Summit. Thank you all!

Best,

Haley Carlton

Coordinator, Youth and Young Adult Programs

Haley.Carlton@Tourette.org

Tourette Association of America

Tourette.org

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CAMP DU BALLON ROUGE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW!

2023 CAMP DU BALLON ROUGE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023

at Camp Olympia in Trinity, TX. Same location as 2022.

CAMP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! DOWNLOAD HERE!

EMAIL COMPLETED APPS TO CAMP@TOURETTETEXAS.ORG OR FAX TO 281-238-0468.

Camp dBR is for Texas children ages 5-18 with a primary diagnosis of Tourette syndrome.

If you child is 19-20, a previous dBR camper, and would like to be considered for Counselor-in-Training, please request the CIT app, which should be completed IN ADDITION to the regular app.

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JOIN US FOR SUMMER FUN!

SUMMER PARTIES AROUND THE STATE!

We have upcoming SUMMER PARTIES planned - AND YOU, YOUR CHILD WITH TS, AND THEIR SIBLINGS ARE INVITED!

CHOOSE FROM YOUR FAVORITE/CLOSEST CITY:

Sunday, June 25 -- AUSTIN area (at Main Event)

Saturday, July 8 -- SAN ANTONIO area (at Main Event)

Saturday, July 22 -- THE WOODLANDS area (at Main Event)

Saturday, July 22 -- ARLINGTON area (at Alley Cats)

Sunday, July 23 - VICTORIA area (at Outlaw Pass)

Sunday, July 30 -- KATY area (at Main Event)

Email Cindy at info@TouretteTexas.org to learn times/details and more. Parties include activities and snacks for you, your child with TS, and their siblings. Adults with TS welcomed also! BE SURE TO MENTION WHICH CITY YOU NEED INFROMATION ON and include the # of Adults and # of Children attending, along with your contact info. We will confirm your reservation once we have all your information. Your Support Group leader will also be able to provide details! Free to you, our Tourette Texas family, with your confirmed RSVP.

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UPCOMING IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS

DALLAS/FT. WORTH/ARLINGTON Saturday, April 15 2-4pm

KATY/SUGAR LAND Tuesday, April 18 7pm

Watch for info on THE WOODLANDS/NORTH HOUSTON

READ MORE ON THE SUPPORT PAGE LINKS OR EMAIL INFO@TOURETTETEXAS.ORG

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