Our Austin support group meets the first Tuesday of most months from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in McFadden auditorium at Seton Medical Center. Kids have supervised fun in one room while adults meet in the room right next door. Siblings are always welcome. There is no cost to attend our meetings.

Please RSVP and include the first names and ages of all children so we can make sure we have the right amount of snacks, materials and volunteers.

Please contact Shelley at shelley.matcha@gmail.com or (512) 577-3925 for more information and to RSVP for meetings.

Location of McFadden Auditorium: Enter by the parking garage, go past a small information desk and take a right. You will walk right into McFadden Auditorium.
Map to Seton Medical Center

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

May 1, 2012 --Special guest for the children -- funny magician Black Bert! Black Bert is a five time Chapmion in Magic for Children, a Scandavian Champion in Close-Up Magic and a memever of the Magic Castle in Hollywood since 1984. BE SURE to RSVP to Shelley! Each child will also receive a take-home magic kit. Black Bert appears courtesy of a special donor.

Other Upcoming TSA of Texas events:

SAVE THE DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012
TEE-OFF FOR TOURETTE – 18th annual Charity Golf Event. Cannongate at The wqoodlands -- Panther Trail Course. Email darbar4@comcast.net for more information and to be placed on the invitation list. Visit the Tee-Off page for more information.

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Tourette's syndrome (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 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 symptoms usually diminish in adulthood, T.S. is considered lifelong.

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.