Links
Knowledge is power. There are many valuable resources on the web. Some web sites are reputable and others must be approached with caution. Listed below are links to some trusted sites. When you click on a link, you will be leaving the TSA of Ohio web site. TSA of Ohio is not responsible for the content on these sites.
TSA-USA
TSA is the only national voluntary non-profit membership organization in this
field. Our mission is to identify the cause of, find the cure for
and control the effects of Tourette Syndrome. We offer resources and referrals
to help people and their families cope with the problems that
occur with TS. We raise public awareness and counter media stereotypes about
TS. Our membership includes individuals, families, relatives,
and medical and allied professionals working in the field.
Visit the site at www.tsa-usa.org
The National Dissemination Center
The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) is a national organization with links to state agencies, disability organizations, parent organizations, and other organizations in each state.
Click on the following link for a list of these agencies in Ohio:www.nichcy.org/stateshe/oh.htm
Planet Tic
Welcome to the best place in the universe to find informaton on Tourette
Syndrome.
Visit the site at www.planettic.com
Some TSA of Ohio past conference speaker sites
Life's a Twitch is a website based on Tourette Syndrome and associated
disorders from the study and clinical work of B. Duncan McKinlay,
Ph.D., C.Psych., an Ontario, Canada Psychologist registered to work with
children and adolescents in the areas of clinical and school psychology.
Dr. McKinlay has Tourette Syndrome: www.lifesatwich.com
Leslie E. Packer, Ph.D., a New York State licensed psychologist specializing in
children and adolescents with neurobehavioral disorders also has an
excellent site dealing with Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders: www.tourrettesyndrome.net
Organizations serving individuals with disabilities: Ohio Coalition for the
Education of Children with Disabilities is a statewide, non-profit organization
dedicated to advancing the educational interests of children with disabilities.
OCECD offers training and support to parents through one-on-one consultation,
group presentations and training sessions, and a bi-monthly newsletter and other
published materials. Online registration is available for their free annual
conference (usually held in October).
wwww.ocecd.org
Human Interest Stories: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/health/s_492554.html
Catching Up With Colin
Check out the TSAO's 10-minute video interview with Colin, who was in the HBO/TSA documentary "I Have Tourette's But Tourette's Doesn't Have Me." Colin, who is now 15, reflects on how things are four years after the documentary, from his challenges with TS and school to one of his biggest passions in life: music, especially drumming.
Click Here to view video