Did you know that 1.4 million Americans have Tourette Syndrome (TS) or another Tic Disorder? The Tourette Association of America needs your help to ensure that every person affected receives life-changing support.
The TAA is the only national organization working to raise awareness, advance research, and provide ongonig support to patients and their families. Your generosity makes real progress possible and supports efforts to further reduce stigma through increased programming and education opportunities.
What We Know:
- Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics, which may co-occur with other conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
- 1 in 50 school-aged children have TS or another Tic Disorder in the United States.
What We Do:
- We provide support, hope, and help through our network across the nation.
- We raise awareness and foster social acceptance through education. Local support groups foster community-based relationships and unite people that may not have ever met otherwise.
- We invest in research that will advance scientific understanding, treatment options and care.
- We educate professionals to better serve the needs of children, adults and families challenged by TS and other Tic Disorders.
- We empower the community to advocate for the most pressing issues facing the TS community.
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