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Make a Donation to TSA of Texas 

TSA of Texas, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, supports its state-wide mission through donations, grants and fundraising.  Our children’s weekend, du Ballon Rouge, is the only TS camp in the U.S.  absolutely free to deserving families; all expenses are paid through the generosity of our donors. 

You can help us in our mission of education, support, advocacy and direct client services with a donation to TSA of Texas.   Click here to learn about different ways to make your tax deductible donations.  We also happily take donations of new items or gift certificates to be used for Silent Auction at either our October golf tournament or January Gala. 

Additionally, you can help TSA of Texas without spending an extra penny!  Use your Randall's and Kroger cards in Houston to support TSA of Texas.  To join the Randall's program, ask the checker to link your Randall's Remarkable Card to charity number 2493 (tell them once and it is permanently linked).  Order a Kroger Share Card by sending your name and address to TouretteTexas@aol.com or by calling 281-238-8096.

 News: TSA Houston is now StateWide!

    Yes, we are now Tourette of Texas.  Our new website address is:
                    www.TouretteTexas.Org
 Our staff remains the same.  We will just be covering  a much wider area. Support groups have already started in  Dallas, Austin, and Ft Worth.  We hope to add more cites to our coverage in first half of 2007.  If you are interested in helping form a support group in a Texas city, please contact us.
e-mail: TouretteTexas@aol.com

 New Tourette Texas phone numbers  (effective immediately)

 (281) 238-8096  Phone
 (281) 238-0468  Fax
 (866) 896-8484  Toll Free in Texas 
 (800) 209-0796   Emergency pager
 www.TouretteTexas.org - website
 TouretteTexas@AOL.com - e-mail

This is WHAT'S HAPPENING!
 Seeking Families for a TS, OCD &/or ADHD Study.  Group will be in town in March, 2008 to interview families.  Read more here.  See the group's flyer here.

Click HERE for National Tourette Assn website.
 Also check our National TSA button to the left.  Find info on the NEW Sally and Simon TSA Awareness program, a link to the 3 hours webstream Newly Diagnosed Seminar, brochures to download, and more!
 
 NEWLY DIAGNOSED TOURETTE SYNDROME - click here to view web presentation
 Dr. John T. Walkup
3 hour web presentation (3 video segments, with slides); an abbreviated version of an all day seminar at TSA's 2006 National Conference in Alexandria Virginia. Family viewers are urged to share this presentation with medical and allied professionals.
This web presentation was made possible through the continuing partnership of TSA and the CDC (U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Viewers are urged to complete the Survey at the end of the presentation.

What is" The Naked Brothers Band"?  Click here to read about Nat and Alex, talented children of Michael Wolff, TSA Board Member and jazz musician, and Polly Draper, actress, writer and director, as Nickelodeon launches a series about these two real-life brothers (ages 12 and 9) and their rock band.  Michael Wolff was the featured performer at the TSA of Texas Winter Wonderland fundraising gala on January 25, 2007.

Tribute cards - Simply by making a donation to TSATexas for a wedding, birthday, anniversary, personal loss or other event, we will send an individualized Tribute Card for the occasion.   Download the form here.  We accept credit cards.

TEAM Project is a non-profit agency which provides information, training and referrals for parents of children with disabilities throughout the state of Texas. All services are free of charge and are rendered in Spanish, English, and Vietnamese. For more information, please visit their website at www.partnerstx.org.

Managing Tourette Syndrome
By Sandra Buffolano, TSA of Texas member
Children with Tourette Syndrome face a unique set of issues that are distinctive to this disorder.  Related disorders, such as OCD or ADHD, often present an additional challenge for these children.  The innovative solutions in this workbook will help kids cope with school, relate to friends, manage their behavior in public places, and strengthen their self-esteem. Follow this link to www.instanthelpbooks.com and entering a search for Tourette Syndrome.

Front of the Class - a book about Tourette
TSA of Texas is proud to announce a new book by Brad Cohen.  Brad, who has had TS himself since a child, is one of our most popular counselors at our annual TS children's camping weekend.  Click here for info.
"The book ends with 23 motivational tips on living with Tourette or any other disability.'

New National TSA Website page - See our NEW page that will provide valuable info about joining National TSA and will link you to their web site. CLICK HERE.

Advanced/additional info is always available for all events at
(281) 238-8096 (Tourette hotline-leave a message).

SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULE: click underlined groups to go to their page           Top
 GROUP  NEXT MEETING  MEETING SCHEDULE  CONTACT
North Houston * May 13  (Tues) at 7pm 2nd Tues of every month
 		 832-489-8626
Clear Lake on holiday No meetings 281-998-7678
Katy * May 14 (Wed) at 7pm 2nd Wed of every month 281-395-5392
Golden Triangle quarterly meetings soon--watch our page   409-727-0833
Austin * May 6  (Tues) at 6:30pm Meets 1st Tues of every month.   
 		 512-218-1111
Fort Worth* May 10 (Sat) at 5:30pm NEW DATE & TIME:
2nd Sat of every month		 817-- 925-7004
San Antonio May 6  (Tue) at 6:30p 1st Tues of every month. 
 		 210-479-3740
Channelview phone support only   281-452-3670
North Texas May 10 (Sat) at 10 am

2nd Saturday of every month

 214-808-6626.
Adult Social Group call hotline   281-238-8096

* indicates Concurrent Children's Group
  The views and recommendations expressed by speaker(s) at these support group meetings are not necessarily endorsed or promoted by the TSA of Texas or The Tourette Syndrome Association. The speaker’s views are provided for your information only.                                                                                        
See Document Library (below) for complete Support Group Info: 

NEW!  Tourette DOCUMENT LIBRARY.  Download documents of your choice.  This library listing will grow in coming months.  Your feedback (as to what is included here) is welcome.

Library:
   Hint: use the "Back" arrow on your browser to return  from viewing a document.

Click Document Name to Download    Format for each document
2008 Texas Calendar of Events   Updated Word (most versions)
Facts about Tourette PDF: Adobe Acrobat
In-Service for Educators   Word (most versions)
Navigating the System (for Parents)   Word (most versions)
Mission Statement of TSA Texas Word (most versions)
National TSA Q&A (Questions and Answers)  NEW PDF: Adobe Acrobat
Support Group Info   Updated Word (most versions)

24 - Hour Emergency Response via pager: (800)209-0796

Click HERE for National Tourette Assn website

What is Tourette Syndrome?

Tourette Syndrome is a neurobehavioral movement disorder characterized by motor and vocal tics. Beginning in childhood, it causes those affected to make movements and noises they cannot control. Additionally, many are plagued by obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder, oppositional behavior and other disorders. Although medication may help control the symptoms, as of yet there is no cure. The Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas, one of the largest chapters in the country, is a 501 ( c )3 non-profit organization. We raise funds to directly assist Texas families and children in crisis, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

SERVICES

Educational:

  • In-service programs for professionals, students, parents & community
  • Educational programs, conferences, and conventions
  • Dissemination of information—packets, brochures, telephone
  • Video-tape and reference library

Referral:

  • Physicians
  • Therapists
  • Community Services
  • State and County Agencies
  • Sources of Financial Aid

Support Groups:  

Advocacy:

  •  Educational and legal empowerment

Counseling:    

  •  Lay counseling
  •  Professional counseling

Special Funding:

  •   Kenneth H. Davis Memorial Family Assistance Fund
  •   Summer Camp Scholarship

Newsletter        Brain Bank Program         Crisis Intervention
 

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