Tourette Syndrome Association of Ohio

In-Services

Five New TS Advocates Trained for the State of Ohio

In conjunction with our annual conference in October, five new advocates were trained to aid our TS members in Ohio. Debbie Meyer, Cheryl Paynter, Kyle Rose, Sally Steward, and Susan Stull participated in the training session taught by Kathy Giordano. Addtionally, Sandy Bowen, Education Chair-OH, and Dan Rostan, National Field Services VP were also able to attend. As a result of this training, the new advocates received tips and strategies to develop a working relationship and respected reputation with school districts and parents.This will enable schools to see advocates as a positive resource in their districts. We also received an overview of specific laws that impact students with TS, including websites that provide easy access to specific laws from IDEA and state and federal regulations. Lastly, we learned valued information about Functional Behavior Assessments, positive behavior intervention plans and manifestation determination laws. all of which will aid us in furthering the education of people in Ohio about Tourette Syndrome. If you are in need of these services, please contact our office by phone or email.

The following organizations are the latest to benefit from the free in-services offered to schools and other institutions in Ohio to better educate them about Tourette Syndrome and to provide information on ways to better help students and families dealing with the disorder. As always, we are truly grateful for the time and talent of our volunteer in-service providers, who periodically complete a refresher training course to keep them current on ways to help our families. 

Date performedIn-service providerOrganizationLocationAttendance
8/14/07 Nancy McDonald Holy Cross High School Covington, Ky 40
8/31/07 Susan Stull Indian Hills Elementary SchoolRossford 30
9/5/07 Susan Stull Monac Elementary School Toledo 40
9/21/07 Ann Luckoski Clinton-Massie High SchoolClarksville 35
2/8/08Nancy McDonald Boyd E. Smith Elementary SchoolMilford 6
3/3/08Nancy McDonald New Richmond Elementary School New Richmond 26
3/3/08Nancy McDonald Xavier UniversityCincinnati 15
3/11/08 Susan Stull Incarnate Word AcademyParma 35
3/12/08 Susan Stull Brooklyn Middle SchoolBrooklyn 35

Do you have a favorite physician or health care provider? Tell us!

Your referral could be invaluable to many in Ohio and Northern Kentucky eager for any information and help available. TSA of Ohio receives countless requests for referrals to doctors and health care providers, and our list is sadly short. Your referral will be confidential (at your request). The provider you refer to us will be contacted to determine their interest in being added to our Physician Referral List. All interested health care providers are asked to forward their resume to National TSA for review and approval. This system helps to ensure that health care providers referred by TSA of Ohio have met stringent requirements that assure the safety of our constituents. 

Health care providers include but are not limited to MDs, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and occupational therapists.

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Please mail to: TSA of Ohio, P.O. Box 28345, Columbus, OH 43228-0345
Or send by e-mail to: admin@tsaohio.org