Tic Talk Tour

09/15/2026

Only a few more days left to apply for the TAA Youth Ambassador program!

09/08/2026

Follow us for more info on and helpful tips on navigating the school setting and life. We understand, we live it, and we are here for you!❤️
Huge thanks to Dr. Martindale. She is the Director of the Tourette Center of Excellence in NC.
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09/02/2026

Greater Carolinas Tourette has partnered with Dr. Martindale to create the Atrium Health Tourette Center of Excellence of NC in Winston-Salem. There are only a handful of Centers across the country, and I’m proud NC is home to one of them!!

Together, we are supporting families and educating the community on all things .

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08/26/2026

…it’s more than you think!
For resources and support, visit tourette.org

08/20/2026

Ready to make your voice heard in 2027? 🗣️

Tourette National Advocacy Day brings the and community to Capitol Hill to meet with legislators about the issues that matter most to people impacted by , from education protections to healthcare access, and more.

Add your name to the interest list now and be among the first to find out about travel details, training sessions, and registration. 🔗 https://bit.ly/45CVdMb

Whether you're a longtime advocate or ready for your first trip to DC, we hope you join us to make real change happen!

08/18/2026

Apply today!!

📣 Apply today for the 2027 cohort of TAA Ambassadors!

🌟 Jr Youth Ambassadors (ages 7-11) — a first step into understanding a or diagnosis and building confidence around self-advocacy 🔗 https://bit.ly/4xmNFsY

🌟 Youth Ambassadors (ages 12-17) — training teens to educate their communities and share their story 🔗 https://bit.ly/4wCINQb

🌟 Rising Leaders (ages 18-25) — empowering young adults to advocate on campus, at work, and beyond 🔗 https://bit.ly/458znQv

📅 Ambassador Training will take place on March 1-3, 2027 in Alexandria, VA
Applications are open now through September 21, 2026.

Make new friends, build your leadership and advocacy skills, and have an absolute blast!

08/12/2026

📝 Need help explaining to a new teacher? The TAA is here to help.

Telling a new teacher about TS or another for the first time can feel like a lot. That's why we created free, ready-to-use sample letters to make it easier:

✏️ Letter to Teacher from Parent — a template you can personalize to introduce your child's , co-occurring conditions, and necessary accommodations right from the start
✏️ Letter to Teacher from Student — a template to help kids and teens explain TS on their own terms and advocate for themselves

🔗 Get the free templates: https://bit.ly/4xeqTmQ
Just swap in your (or your child's) name, symptoms, and accommodation details, and you're ready to send it before the first day or hand it over at that first meeting!

08/09/2026

Download your copy today!

📢 Download the newest FREE TAA resource: "Coprolalia and Other Coprophenomena | A Guide for Patients & Families" 🔗 https://bit.ly/4fsfBW4

This guide breaks down how and other coprophenomena can impact individuals and families socially and emotionally, and provides practical strategies for managing symptoms at school, work, and in everyday life. Whether you're navigating yourself or supporting a loved one, this guide is designed to enhance understanding, reduce stigma, and offer real-life strategies and tools!

08/05/2026

Applications are live!

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07/30/2026

Check out the NEW Coprolalia Toolkit offered by the Tourette Association of America! Download a FREE copy today.

This guide is intended to help individuals and families understand and navigate coprophenomena, a lesser-known aspect of Tourette Syndrome (TS). Coprophenomena includes coprolalia (involuntary socially inappropriate vocal tics) and copropraxia (involuntary socially inappropriate motor tics), which a...