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By: Melissa C. Water There is an aspect of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) where a person may feel an overwhelming need to reach out and tou...
Perhaps some of you will relate to the statement of my introduction. If you do, I would like to share the journey I have taken, because the simple ...
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The Trek for Tourette 2019 will be held across Canada on March 24th in most locations. This Trek is a perfect opportunity to raise awareness. We ge...
I had the pleasure of being the guest speaker for Cold Lake’s (IFFA) India Film Festival of Alberta 2018 showing of the movie Hichki, which is an a...
By Melissa C. Water While tics are legitimate actions, are they behaviours? A behaviour is chosen, whether that choice was well reflected on ...
By Melissa C. Water Considering that Tourette Syndrome is recognized as a disability, we may tend to think too much about the condition as a lim...
By Melissa C. Water A young woman in line at the cash register giggles into her boyfriend’s shoulder while referencing my noises. Most around us...
By Melissa C. Water A fine line can develop between Tourette Syndrome and OCD, and one condition can often be mistaken for the other. Both ...
Indication of individual moral code? By Melissa C. Water Some words stand out among others, especially when they come from those affected by th...
By Melissa C. Water History repeats itself isn’t just a phrase. When looking into my past some events reoccur into the distance like flat rocks b...
By Jaslen Noorpuri – Volunteer & Affiliate Support Coordinator Volunteers are the cornerstone in helping Tourette Canada flourish to its max...
Sybil's involvement in Tourette Canada stretches some 25+ years, serving as President of the Greater Toronto Chapter for five years, as well as a m...
Our Volunteers work very hard, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Edmonton Sunrise, throughout the year to raise money and be able to provide s...
Volunteers needed for TS Brain Imaging Study! Researchers at the University of Toronto and Toronto Western Hospital are conducting a b...
Tourette Canada proudly presents the Tourette Monologues. These short videos were created by volunteers and members of the Tourette Canada communi...
Two words we all say fairly often.For example, we hear: “Here is the coffee you ordered” and we might respond by saying “Thank you”. It is ...
There are lots of famous people with Tourette Syndrome, and there are definitely lots of lists of famous people with TS. If you haven’t seen one o...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is an anxiety disorder that affects approximately 1 in every 40 adults. It also affects approximately 30% ...
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) or obsessive compulsive behaviours** (OCBs) and Tourette, as well as another tic disorder called Chronic Ti...
Did you know that sleep problems often come with having Tourette? Have you ever wondered why? A recent journal article tried to answer this q...
In the year 2011, Tourette Canada released a set of videos about real people Tourette Syndrome with the help our award-winning advertising partner,...
We often talk about how movies and TV portray Tourette inaccurately. Usually this is because actors and directors do very little research beforehan...
1. Only 10% of the people with TS have no other associated disorders. This is called pure-TS or TS-only. 2. Though rare, some people with TS hav...
We had such a great response to our blog post on books for teens and children with OCD, that we decided to do a similar list for children and t...
Parents often ask how to help their school-aged children or teens who struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD. As you may know, OCD i...
Oliver Sacks was many things. He was an author, a doctor, a teacher, a role model. Today, as we look back on his remarkable career, we reflect ...
I have a dream to create a group meet-up for adults with Tourette in Montreal. I was once just a small town girl with Tourette and knew of no one ...
This week on the Tourette blog, we looked at strategies for the upcoming back-to-school transition and how to set up a distraction-free work or stu...
These days, thousands of Canadian do at least some, if not all, of their work from home. With September coming up fast, many young people will soon...
It’s that time of year again! Back-to-school season is here! It’s tough to leave the fun of summer behind and head back to school. If your y...
Today, we’re counting down our top ten favourite things about the upcoming Tourette Syndrome National Conference. 10. Join parent-child session:...
If you haven’t heard of Graham Kent, you should check him out on CBC Toronto: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-man-with-tourette-s-say...
Sibling rivalry, brothers and sisters fighting like cats and dogs, complaining, crying – does this sound like your house? Having one or more...
Public spaces can be scary, stressful or even hostile for people with Tourette. The staring, the questioning glances; the whispers, the judging loo...
Struggling with a child who has extreme, explosive rage? Until recently, there was no official diagnosis for this challenge. Until now. With the...
What are your favourite Tourette movies? Here are some of ours: 1. The Road Within https://youtu.be/-MYzi2TPRcM 2. Fr...
Check out our new factsheets! Click to download each one: 1. ADHD Fact Sheet: https://tourette.ca/uploads/File/ResourceLibraryDocum...
This Tourette blog post is a little different. It begins with a quote from William Shakespeare’s famous play, Romeo & Juliet: “What’s in a n...
You may have heard of the Atkins Diet, but what about the modified Atkins Diet? This diet is high in fat. It also includes adequate protein and ...
Many people struggle with depression in both Canada and around the world. Some of these individuals take medication (anti-depressants) to help m...
How much do you know about Tourette Syndrome? Test your TS knowledge by answering the questions below. Answers are found at the bottom of...
Tourette Canada’s website, www.tourette.ca, is a great website for information about Tourette Syndrome and associated conditions, but it’s not the ...
James Meet James. James is in his mid-20s. He likes to cook and works as a computer programmer. James seems like he “has it all” but he is very ...
Families affected by TS+ often struggle when their child or teen is aggressive. This can be a very difficult experience. It is not predictable and ...
Can you believe that the Tourette Blog has 188 blog posts? We’ve rounded up some of our favourites below in case you’ve missed any or would like...
It is estimated that between 1-2% of the population experiences Obsessive Compulsive disorder or OCD at some point in their lifetime. Among people ...
We’ve had several entries on the Tourette Blog about what you shouldn’t eat. It’s time for a little positivity! Today, we take a look at what yo...
We need your help! Tourette Canada is looking for a special educator, one who has gone above and beyond. Do you know anyone who fits that descri...
Does sugar make kids more hyperactive? Many parents say yes. Is this true or is it just our perception? One study tackled this question head-...
Can marijuana be used to treat Tourette Syndrome? This question is asked more often than you might think. It may come from a parent whose teen clai...
Dear Dr. Ticcy, My friend said I should try hypnosis for my Tourette. Does hypnosis help with tics? From Should-I-Try-Hypnosis? Dear Shou...
Many people are curious about the effect of diet on tics. While there is little published information on this subject, parents and clinicians have ...
An anthem isn’t just any old song. It’s a particular composition that serves as a symbol for a distinct group. This composition has the power to un...
If you have looked into tic treatments recently, chances are you have heard about Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Tics or CBIT (you can read more a...
In this blog series, Zachary Benayon, Tourette Ambassador for Tourette Canada shares his experience with social opportunities in Post-Secondary Edu...
In this blog entry, Zachary Benayon, Social Media Ambassador for Tourette Canada shares his experience with obtaining academic supports in Coll...
n this blog series, Zachary Benayon, Social Media Ambassador for Tourette Canada shares his experience with overcoming the challenges associated wi...
Last week's episode of the CBC radio program "Wiretap" featured a man with Tourette Syndrome describing his experiences with online dating. So m...
Tourette Canada is collaborating with a group of organizations who work with and represent individuals and families living with a wide range of...
In this blog series, Steve Pally, administrator of the TSFC Forum (www.tourettesyndrome.ca), explains the basics of CBIT, or Comprehensive Behavior...
Is Exercise the Anti-tic Medicine We Don’t Take Enough Of? Studies Confirm Certain Exercises Help Tics Go Away. In 2005, Drs. Leckman & Swain p...
Neurological Health Charities Canada or NHCC, of which the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada is a founding member, has just released a very im...
The use of brain surgery to treat TS receives a lot of media attention; however, this coverage most often doesn’t go into detail about who is the r...
The use of brain surgery to treat TS receives a lot of media attention. This three-part blog series will give you up-to-date information about this...
You’ve probably noticed that there are almost as many names for Tourette Syndrome as there are tics (well, maybe not quite that many). These includ...
TED is a nonprofit devoted to sharing "ideas worth spreading" on a variety of topics through short, inspiring, live talks. The TEDx Program shares ...
Many people tell the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada (TSFC) that they are concerned about workplace discrimination. We are too! The TSFC is ...
In this new blog series, we honour the men and women who helped the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada rise from its humble roots and explore t...
This blog post originally appeared on BrittanyFichterWrites.com. I don’t watch Dancing with the Stars often, but when I heard that tonight was Disn...
The following story comes to us from Jodi Laycock of Luseland, Saskatchewan. Life Before Sabbath As a child growing up in the 1970s I always had a...
The recent study "Histidine Decarboxylase Deficiency Causes Tourette Syndrome: Parallel Findings in Humans and Mice" (Barlan et al., 2014) examined...
What Makes Us Tic is a feature-length documentary that aims to increase awareness and understanding of Tourette Syndrome. Through a variety of medi...
This is the final part of our blog series featuring the creator of the TSFC's e-learning program Advocacy to the Rescue, Dr. Norm Forman. Read Part...
How is Tourette Syndrome “identified” or “categorized”? Tourette Syndrome is a neurological condition (sometimes referred to as a neuropsychiatric ...
People with Tourette Syndrome usually have at least one other condition (co-morbid or co-occurring conditions). Some students have multiple co-occu...
For parents of children with exceptionalities like TS, OCD, ADHD and mood disorders, classroom strategies are a very popular topic. Parents are eag...
Say hello to Pariah. They're a young, ambitious Canadian rock band, and two of their members happen to have TS. A five-piece ensemble, Pariah hails...
Often staff at a typical summer camp are unable to accommodate children or youth with TS Plus, whose challenges may include OCD, ADHD, mood dis...
Hello everyone. I'm a long time TSFC member from way back. My name is Roddie MacDougall. Some just call me Rod. I am 46 and have been living with T...
Something that I don't often read about or hear people talking about regarding Tourette is the fun you can have with it with the right attitude. Be...
This post originally appeared on Neurologically Gifted, an amazing blog managed by TSFC board member Ken Shyminsky and TSFC volunteer Julie Spratt....
Scientists have discovered a mechanism that controls Tourette Syndrome tics. This groundbreaking study may allow for the creation of new, non-drug ...
2013 was a big year for the TS community both in Canada and internationally. Here's the TSFC’s list of the biggest TS moments of 2013. Do they matc...
TSFC Ottawa Chapter volunteer and businessperson Frank Spartico (shown centre) received a Business Volunteer Award from Mayor Jim Watson and Counci...
When someone talks about what causes TS, they’re usually referring to the underlying genetic factors that lead a person to be born with it. But whe...
There are a variety of respite program options in Eastern Canada including several summer camp programs. These respite programs are listed below by...
When I first heard of it, all that I knew about it was that I might have it! Tourette Syndrome. What the tic was that, I thought. My mom told me th...
here are three respite service programs that are available across Ontario. “Community Care Access Centres”or CCASs offer services for children or y...
The genetic architecture of TS is largely unknown. Geneticists agree that TS is indeed a hereditary or genetic condition, meaning it is passed down...
There are several respite services and supports offered throughout Western Canada. Below is a detailed description of each Western province’s gover...
Many different supports and services exist for exceptional children and their caregivers. Understanding what each service offers and whether you qu...
The Space Between You And Me is a powerful art installation that moves people who experience it. It’s a captivating exhibit, managing to express w...
Super volunteer Angie Richardson recently organized a local BBQ fundraiser called Gooberpalooza, for the second year in a row. Reports Angie: The s...
Recently, a number of films have emerged that depict Tourette Syndrome faithfully and expressively, such as Different is the New Normal and the sho...
Not just anyone can open a personal bank account, right? Wrong! It is your right to open a personal bank account. You can’t be denied this right ev...
Many of our older youth have told us that they have tremendous challenges with handling money and understanding basic finances. This blog series ai...
What if you could learn about what it's like to have Tourette Syndrome while enjoying a video game experience? Well now you can! Introducing Touret...
Many of our older youth have told us that they have tremendous challenges with handling money and understanding basic finances. This new blog serie...
Surrender Your Say: Unique TS Awareness-raising Project In June 2013, Saatchi & Saatchi and the TSFC joined forces again to raise awareness ab...
It's true. This brilliant TS awareness campaign is exploding across Canada and beyond, and thousands of people, including Rick Mercer and Howie Man...
Imagine if the people around you, your friends, family, fellow students, co-workers, even the people you pass on the street, could know what it fee...
Part of the TSFC’s mission is to help individuals affected by TS through programs of self-help. That is why this week, the Tourette Blog will focus...
Part of the TSFC’s mission is to help individuals affected by TS through programs of self-help. That is why this week, the Tourette Blog will focu...
On Fire is a young adult novel that has a solid storyline and interesting characters, along with an accurate and well thought out portrayal of some...
Coprolalia: Utterance of obscene, aggressive or otherwise socially unacceptable words or phrases. (Glossary, Understanding Tourette Syndrome: a Han...
TSFC member Dianne Linden is the author of a new YA-adult crossover novel, On Fire. The character Matti Iverly, one of the narrators in the book, i...
Often staff at a typical summer camp are unable to accommodate children or youth with TS Plus, whose challenges may include OCD, ADHD, mood disorde...
Dear Trekkers, Thank you all so much for your passion, enthusiasm and leadership! What an amazing day... again! We all know that raising money is i...
Did you know that Canada has 13.3 million volunteers? To recognize the contributions of this giving group, volunteer organizations everywhere celeb...
The idiom “the home stretch” is an apt one for today. This morning, I looked it up on the internet to see exactly how it's defined by online dictio...
Three years ago, my nine-year-old son was continuously popping his shoulder out of place. No matter how many times I pleaded with him, disciplined ...
Hamilton Halton Niagara Chapter spent the weekend at the Pen Centre promoting awareness and answering questions about our chapter, the Trek & t...
Shari is the mother of two children including Evan, an eight-year-old boy who has TS and loves to play hockey. Shari lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba an...
Parts one and two of this blog series explored the definition of a rage episode and its causes. Rage episodes are anger outbursts that are out of p...
Some people with TS+ experience rage episodes or neurological storms. To learn more about what constitutes a neurological storm, please read part o...
Neurological storms, rage episodes, rage attacks, explosive rage—it has many names. Regardless of the term, they describe the same phenomenon: a pe...
One thing we've learned over the years is that the Trek isn't just a critical fundraiser. It does so many things for people, from giving kids the o...
his blog article was originally posted on New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's TS Parents Online Blog and is republished here with kind permis...
This blog article was originally posted on New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's TS Parents Online Blog and is republished here with kind permi...
Recently, Douglas Coll, one of our National Directors, was invited to be the keynote speaker at the annual gala dinner for the Infundo Ephakemeyo S...
At the Greater Toronto Area Chapter, our focus has recently been on "music as therapy." On November 17th we hosted a concert with the musical talen...
Congratulations Alana, Omar, Jason, Josipa, and Kimberly! This talented group of St. Martin Secondary School students won first place in their clas...
Our newly released Annual Report 2011-2012 features highlights from our affiliates across the country. In the coming days we will be featuring each...
We got a cool new tic added to the Great Wall of Tics today: "The way I was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at 17 was after a case of whooping cou...
This blog article, by RuthieP, was originally posted on New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome's Teens4TS Blog and is republished here with kind p...
Strategies & Interventions There are a number of intervention strategies for combating school avoidance, many more than can be discussed here....
Causes As always, in order to understand how to combat the problem, we first need to understand its causes. “Understanding the reasons that studen...
Fall is fast approaching, and in a few short days, it will be that time again—time to pick up the books, pack the school bag and head back to schoo...
In 1965, a psychiatrist named Arthur Shapiro (pictured left) received a referral from a local neurologist. The referred patient was a young woman w...
As part of their normal development, young children often engage in ritualistic, repetitive and even compulsive activities. Early developmental pha...
Dr. Tamara Pringsheim[/caption] Hot off the presses is “Prevalence of Tic Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” an article published i...
If you have TS, you may also have another condition like as anxiety, depression, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or Obsessive Compulsive ...
How much do you know about the man for whom Tourette Syndrome is named? Most people don’t realize that Gilles was not his first name; it was actual...
Most of us have heard of the terrible twos, or at least acknowledge that toddlers can be quite difficult to manage at times. Temper tantrums, nonco...
Much of the TS community has heard about James Durbin, the handsome young rocker who electrified TV viewers across North America with his performan...
Never giving up sounds a lot easier than it is, but for singer-songwriter David Rades, it is the only way to live… When he was 9 years old, doctors...
Recently, several TSFC members asked National Office staff about the use of BOTOX injections as a tic treatment. In response, the TSFC did some res...
Recently, the National Office received several questions about sensory integration dysfunction (SID), a common co-occurring condition with TS. Just...
My name is Austin Dilworth and I am 9 years old. I was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in March 2012. This year, I had an opportunity to participa...
School's out, the weather is beautiful, and your child probably has a lot of time on their hands. The good news is that summer camps are great for ...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic anxiety condition that is often found in people with Tourette Syndrome. It is so common in fact, t...
We already know that our volunteers are the bees knees (and we like to thank them every year at our National Volunteer Awards), but we become extra...
Hats off to all the members of the TS community who are now graduating from high school, college and university! We in the TS community know that h...
Does your son or daughter have ADHD? If so, you are not alone. ADHD affects between 3-8% of school-aged children and 75% of youth with Tourette Syn...
Does having TS or ADHD mean a greater likelihood of alcohol/substance abuse? Read on to find out what recent research says about the risk factors....
It used to be that bullying happened on the playground, in the classroom, or on the school bus. Thanks to technological improvements, bullying now ...
We're thrilled that a talented dancer with TS has made it through the audition round on the dance reality show So You Think You Can Dance! Take...
Do you live in a place where the closest TS specialist is a 2 hour plus car trip away? Do you have to leave your province to see a specialist or re...
Today we spotlight the awesome work of another one of our creative kids. Andrew A. has written a poem about his beloved hamster: and he also desig...
Last week we profiled a number of our in-service presenters. Today we wanted to cap it off by offering you a glimpse into the audience's reactions ...
One of the most important things the TSFC does for the TS community is the In-Service Program. We send trained in-service presenters to speak at sc...
History never looks like history, even when you're living it. It's easy to forget that history is made every day, and that we, the Tourette Syndrom...
A big round of virtual applause for one of our young TSFC members, Daniel Q. Even though his video, "Let Me Tell You About Tourette's Syndrome"...
It's National Volunteer Week, and to recognize it we're highlighting some of our stellar volunteers throughout the week. These men and women make g...
It's National Volunteer Week, and to recognize it we're highlighting some of our stellar volunteers throughout the week. These men and women ma...
Connor F., a young boy with TS who lives in the Greater Toronto Area, had an In-service at his school recently. He was inspired to draw a picture e...
On April 1st I saw the Police Curling Championship held in the Town of Mount-Royal in Montreal, Quebec. The charity of choice that they chose was t...
In need of a good New Year's Resolution? Well you're in luck! Over the next ten weekdays we'll be giving you a different way each day that you can ...
In need of a good New Year's Resolution? Well you're in luck! Over the next ten weekdays we'll be giving you a different way each day that you ...
The Great Wall of Tics is the world’s first online collection of tics created entirely by people with TS around the world. It’s truly a community p...
"Everyone has the right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others." It’s hard enough going back to school – new teachers, new classe...
Tourette Blog Major Updates to 'Kids Korner' on TSFC Website Date August 15, 2011 Categories Resources Back Sometimes it's a chal...
People who know me and see my front and backyard know that I love plants and flowers. Frans (my husband) travels to work over a bridge to Halifax w...
One of the benefits of becoming a member of the TSFC (a great way to support the TS movement) is receiving new editions of The Green Leaflet. Full ...
@Random has been entered as a new submission into the Favourite Website Awards (FWA) by our partners, Saatchi & Saatchi. Please sign-up and vot...
We're very proud of the film Talk Tourette, which grew out of the 2009 National Conference in Mississauga, Ontario. It captures the powerful spirit...
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