The Ft. Worth TS Support Group Meeting

Saturday, June 12, 2010

5:30 to 7:00 pm

Baylor All Saints Hospital

                            1400 Eighth Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104

                       FAXEL Conference Room - ADULTS
                    Adjacent to Faxel – KIDS

June Meeting Speaker:

Megan Romeo, a TSA Youth Ambassador, will present a fabulous and informative talk about Tourette’s, her recent trip to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. and more.  This young woman should have an interesting viewpoint to share – and a wealth of information for both adults and older youths. 

Additionally, we will talk about upcoming events and summer horseback riding therapy.

             RSVP with Sherrie Ruyle

                   682-429-2034       SRRUYLE@aol.com

           * No cost to attend * Free parking in the garage * Refreshments served

           If you are interested in volunteering help watch the smaller children during the meeting, please also contact Sherrie.

Other Upcoming TSA of Texas events: 

July, 2010    Ft. Worth Support Group Summer Swim Party

Further details soon.  RSVPs due by July 3.

September 11, 2010    Get Prepared for Back to School

Sheryl Kadmon, Executive Director of TSA of Texas, will help with Back to School questions, preparation and problems.  Don’t miss it!

October 18, 2010    16^th Annual Tee-Off for Tourette charity Golf Tournament   Players, teams, sponsors, silent auction items are all needed. 

Contact darbar4@comcast,.net for more information.
 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE FT. WORTH TS SUPPORT GROUP:

 

Sherrie Ruyle via email srruyle@aol.com or via phone at 682-429-2034

Tourette’s syndrome, or TS, is a neurological disorder characterized by motor and vocal tics.  Symptoms begin in childhood and cause those affected to make movements and noises they cannot control.  While not life-threatening, TS is nonetheless often painful, disruptive and isolating.  Many children with TS also have associated conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and/or learning disabilities.  While it is believed to be genetic, the exact cause of the symptoms is still unknown.  Studies indicate approximately 1 in every 100 school age boys and 1 in every 300-400 school age girls may be afflicted with Tourette’s.  Although T.S. symptoms may decrease with age, adults may have T.S. also.

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.