Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia
Welcome to the Website of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia Inc.
Tourette Syndrome, (TS), is a neurological disorder characterised by involuntary, irresistible body movements and vocalizations. It is complex and individual in its effect – see “What is Tourette Syndrome?” for a more detailed description.
People with TS seek understanding and acceptance. This website is designed to educate and inform those wishing to know more about this complex disorder.
TSAA Christmas party on November 19 in Sydney.
Click HERE for more information.
A Film festival in Sydney called "One of Us", will feature
2 films focusing on Tourette Syndrome.
Click HERE for more information and dates.
NEW!
TSAA Educational In-Service PODCAST
Running time 39 minutes
The purpose of this podcast is to assist educators in the classroom setting to understand Tourette Syndrome and how it affects a child's ability to learn as well as offer management strategies and classroom accommodations.
Click HERE to view podcast.
Invitation to participate in a research study using CBIT
(Comprehensive behavioural intervention for tics)
Researchers in the USA have recently shown that an 8 session comprehensive behavioural intervention for tics (CBIT) is effective in reducing tic severity for many sufferers.
We would like to invite young people with Tourette Syndrome aged 9 – 17 years to register their interest in being involved in the first Australian trial using CBIT (or for their parents / carers to register interest on behalf of the young person). The study aims to explore whether reductions in tics that may occur after CBIT treatment are related to changes in brain activity.
Participation in the study involves going to Macquarie University (in Ryde, NSW), to complete the brain imaging component, on two occasions (before and after receiving the CBIT intervention). The 8 CBIT sessions take place weekly and go for approximately 1 hour each.
Participation is voluntary, results obtained are completely confidential, and if a decision is made to take part, withdrawal from the study is allowed at any time.
If you are interested in learning more about this project, please contact info@tourette.org.au for more detailed information about the study.
Note that registering your interest does not commit you to being involved in the study.
More information about CBIT can be found by searching for “TSA CBIT Brochure” in your favourite internet search engine.
Hang on a Tic! participation program for schools
• TSAA has an Education Awareness Program where we offer every school in Australia a FREE DVD titled
"What is Tourette Syndrome?"
Contact info@tourette.org.au to order your school a copy.
Teach your students awareness and empathy for Tourette Syndrome.
Please download our flyer and help us support you in the future by holding a Hang on a Tic! fundraiser.
Click HERE to open.
**Now Available TSAA Caps**.
only AU$15.00. Purchase now from the
Resources & Publications Page (see Link on Left).
TSAA Online Forum
We are pleased to announce that the TSAA Internet Discussion Forum is now up and running.The forum will enable TSAA members from all around Australia to interact & chat online to discuss all aspects of living with Tourette Syndrome.
As it is a private forum for TSAA members only, we have allocated all current members with a TSAA Forum Registration Number for security reasons. You will be required to type in this number when you register for access to the forum.
Question - How do I find out my TSAA Forum Registration Number?
If you are a TSAA member fill out the online form at this link
http://www.perthtourettesyndromesupport.com/reg.html
If however you are not yet a TSAA member, you can become one for a small fee. Sign up online at http://www.tourette.org.au/onlinereg.htm
For Forum access click this link http://www.perthtourettesyndromesupport.com/forum/
If you are a TSA VICTORIA member, please contact the TSA Vic. office by email tourettes@mssociety.com.au stating your full name as registered with the TSA Vic. Information regarding access to the web site address will be forwarded to you by reply email as soon as possible. An annual membership payment of $10 via Paypal (administration costs for TSAA) will then allow access to the online forum.
Click HERE to purchase securely online via PayPal.See you on the forum!
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