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TSA of Texas San Antonio Support Group Tuesday, August 3, 2010 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Methodist
Healthcare System Conference Room C – Free Parking Topic: Back to School Learn about the educational impact of Tourette’s syndrome For children with Tourette’s syndrome, “School” often equals “Stress.” Sheryl Kadmon, Executive Director of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas, will discuss the educational implications of Tourette’s syndrome and how to prepare your children for maximum success and how to educate their teachers about TS and accompanying disorders. Invite your family, physician, school principal, school nurses, teachers – great information for all. This is also the perfect time to pick up TS brochures and packets to hand out at school. For Children: Separate, adult-monitored area Please note that there will NOT BE MEETINGS IN EITHER JUNE OR JULY. Our meetings are open to anyone interested in learning about TS. Teachers, therapists, physicians, families, TS children and siblings are all welcome! For more information about this support group, please contact: Other San Antonio Happenings: Morgan's Wonderland, the world's first ULTRA-family friendly Fun Park, located in San Antonio, is now open! Admission is free to people with disabilities (people with TS count). But -- ANYONE can enjoy this 25 acre park! You can now register on the Morgan’s Wonderland website to attend the park! Go online to www.morganswonderland.com to register your information and check out this beautiful park! Upcoming TSA of Texas events:
August Summer Party – information will be available in July October 18, 2010
16th
Annual Tee-Off for Tourette charity Golf
Tournament Players, teams,
sponsors, silent auction items are all needed. Contact
darbar4@comcast,.net
for more information. More information on these events
and others may be obtained on our web site at
www.TouretteTexas.org.
Visit us on Facebook. 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. |
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