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The Tourette Syndrome Association of Florida is a voluntary organization dedicated to helping individuals with Tourette Syndrome and their families by gathering and distributing information, promoting local self-help and professional services, and providing local TS support groups and meetings.

2nd Annual Florida "Step-Up for TS! Walk" is June 23 in Lakeland!

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You can help by sponsoring our Team in the Florida STEP UP for TS! Walk

Your tax deductible gift will help the National TSA and TSA-FL Youth Ambassador Program provide programs and services for people diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. It will help TSA educate teachers about students with TS, develop quality awareness materials to educate the community and fund a worldwide cutting edge research program to identify the cause and find a cure for TS.

TSA of Florida Summer Picnic

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We are getting ready to have our summer 2012 picnic!  Come and join us on June 10th from 11am to 2pm for food and fun at Rotary Park Suntree in Rockledge, Florida!  We will be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs, as well as, taking care of the serving ware and drinks.  We would love it if you could help with the sides and bring one of your favorite picnic dishes!  There is a playground and an area for fishing.  Please note that while this is a TSA of Florida function, you will be soley responsible for the safety of your children!

Gainesville AWARE Research Opportunity

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Dr. Regina Bussing, MD
University of Florida, McKnight Brain Institute
1149 Newell Drive
Gainesville, FL 32611

Interested participants please contact:

Yes I Can! Awards

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The Yes I Can! Awards honor children and youth with disabilities who excel. Thousands of children and youth have been recognized since the program’s inception in 1982.
Nathaniel Ray
Orlando, Fla.

New Ft. Myers Support Group

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On October 1st, 2011 Joyce Witt conducted her first Ft. Myers support group!  This support group serves for Lee Charlotte and Collier counties!  Join in the fun at the South County Regional Library.  Click on Support Groups for more information.

Orlando Sentinel article: Teen speaks out boldly to dispel myths about Tourette's syndrome

Nataniel Ray present to his Peers about Tourette  (courtesy or Orlando Sentinel)

TSA Florida Youth Ambassador Nathaniel Ray gives peer presentations in school and discusses his experiences with Orlando Sentinel writer Fernando Quintero.
Read the Orlando Sentinel article online >>
 
Picture Courtesy of Orlando Sentinel

Rothman Center Research Opportunity

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Many youth with a tic disorder experience distress about having tics and how others may perceive them. Such symptoms are often more impairing and distressing than are the tics, themselves, and negatively impact self-concept, functioning, and quality of life. Although pharmacological and behavioral treatments exist that target the frequency and severity of tics, no intervention has been developed that is specific to youth with tics that helps them cope with their condition and limit associated functional impairment and distress.

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