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Tourette Syndrome Information in Spanish 

The National TSA has created a mini-website with TS information in Spanish. 

Click here to access the site or visit http://www.tsa-usa.org/TSA_Espanol/bienvenidos.html.


Help Yourself!  Help Others!
2 TSA research studies that you may be interested in:

Brain Studies                Kids with Tics


2010 Camp Dates are Here!

Our 8th annual du Ballon Rouge T.S. children’s camping weekend will be held Friday, April 9 though Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Camp For All, in Burton, TX.  Mark your calendars and start filling in your paperwork.  Click on the camp forms button to the left to download the application.   Note that “DBR7 Medical Profile” must be dated within 8 weeks of camp, but you may send in all your other forms NOW to reserve your place.  

Watch a 2 1/2 minute U-Tube film on TSA of Texas' camp du Ballon Rouge: 
click here


 Support Groups for TSA of Texas

TSA of Texas currently hosts support groups in Austin, Dallas (North Texas), Ft Worth, Katy, Houston, East Texas/Golden Triangle, Gulf Coast and San Antonio.  For specific meeting locations and dates, please click on the appropriate support group button to the left or check the handy grid below.

We are working to add more cites to our coverage.  If you are interested in helping form a support group in a Texas city, please contact us.  e-mail: TouretteTexas@aol.com or call Sheryl Kadmon, Executive Director, at 281-238-8096.


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You’ll never again miss out on camp dates, baseball or museum tickets, golf, gala, swim parties or other fun events!

Send your name, email address and city to:  TouretteTexas@aol.com.  Please also indicate if you are currently a member of a support group, or if you would like more information on a group.  This event list is separate from our quarterly newsletter, so sign-up for both! 


By popular request:
    Past (and current) issues of the TSA Texas newsletter (for view or download):

Current Issue Spring 2008 Winter 2008 Winter 2009
Fall 2007 Summer 2008 Summer 2009  
Winter 2007 Fall 2008 Fall 2009  

hint: use your browser's "back button" (top left of each newsletter page) to return to this website.


Would you like to help send a child with T.S. to camp? 

Your $100. tax-deductible donation will send one happy camper to our du Ballon Rouge weekend. 
Click here for more information.


TSA of Texas Annual Fund Drive:  TSA of Texas, like all non-profits, relies upon gifts and donations to support our programs and everyday activities.  In this time of economic uncertainty, your donations to us are more valuable than ever. 

Click for:   Information     Reply Card
 


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  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).  Download  a Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor barcode letter to link TSA of Texas to your KrogerPlus Card the next time you shop or  email your name and address to TouretteTexas@aol.com to have a copy of the barcode letter mailed to you.   NOTE:  The Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor program is updated each year – the new 2009-2010 barcodes are now available and you MUST re-register TSA of Texas via the barcode in the attached letter.

RE-REGISTER your Kroger card with this NEW 2009-2010 bar code
          new bar code (in pdf format).


 Contact Info:

3919 River Forest Dr
Richmond TX 77406

 (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!

WE MOVE is a not-for-profit organization that utilizes creativity, innovation, and collaborative approaches to improve awareness, diagnosis, and management of movement disorders among people living with these conditions and the professionals who care for them.  Use this link for Tourette Syndrome information, resources, links and a TS Discussion forum:   http://www.wemove.org/ts/

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.

TSA Applauds the Passage of Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA). Long-awaited legislation will protect against healthcare and employment discrimination.  Read more here.

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.

Coping with Tourette Syndrome: A Workbook for Kids with Tic Disorders
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.

Sandra Buffolano has over 25 years of experience in education as a teacher, a diagnostician, an in-home trainer, and as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. Her biggest pleasure is working with families in and out of the school setting.  She has volunteered at the du Ballon Rouge (camping weekend of Texas children with T.S.) for 5 years and her dedication to children and adults with Tourette Syndrome is also reflected in her volunteer work with the Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas.  She conducts in-services and speaks to parents, educators, and support groups.  Sandra was recently recognized as a 2008 Bell Ringer Honoree by the Mental Health America of Fort Bend County in Texas.  Sandra received her Masters in Education and her Masters of Behavioral Science at the University of Houston.  She lives in Sugar Land, TX with her husband Richard and two daughters.  Her youngest daughter, Lauren, is her hero, and the inspiration for her newest book, Coping with Tourette Syndrome: A workbook for kids with tic disorders which is being published by New Harbinger Publications, Inc.  Look for it on book store shelves and on amazon.com.

Front of the Class / Brad Cohen - Watch your local Hallmark store for the DVD of Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had.”   The movie and the book of the same name are based on the true story of Brad Cohen (played by Jimmy Wolk), who was challenged with Tourette’s syndrome from a young age, but defied all odds to become a gifted teacher.  Brad’s book has also recently been released in paperback.

For more information, visit Brad’s new web site www.classperformance.com

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.

Golf Sign-Up

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 * no regular meeting
 
tourettetexas@aol.com
Gulf Coast     281-433-4108 
Katy * Feb 10 (Wed) 7-8:30pm 2nd Wed of every month 281-395-5392
SE Texas-Golden Triangle Feb 21 (Sun) 3-5pm   tcedwards@windstream.net
Austin *   1st Tues of every month. 512-218-1111
Fort Worth* Feb 13 (Sat) 5:30-7pm 2nd Sat of every month 817-925-7004
San Antonio   1st Tues of every month. 210-479-3740
Channelview phone support only   281-452-3670
North Texas/Dallas No January meeting

 

214-808-6626.
Adult Social Group  

Occasional meetings in Houston, Austin and Dallas.

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


 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
2009 Texas Calendar of Events   Updated Oct 09 JPG (graphic) format
PRL-Physicians Referral List-Houston   page 1      page 2 JPG (graphic) format
PRL-Physicians Referral List-San Antonio JPG (graphic) format
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 (Revised) Word (most versions)
National TSA Q&A (Questions and Answers) PDF: Adobe Acrobat
TAKS Comparison Chart JPG (Windows graphic)
Board of Directors Listing  Word (most versions)
Support Group Info   Page 1    Page 2    Updated Oct 09 JPG (graphic) format

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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