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The Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy (ACN)
Dedicated to exploring advanced and alternative treatments for neurological conditions. Home of the Latitudes newsletter. Presently focusing on autism, Tourette syndrome, attention deficit disorder, and learning disabilities.
Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada
Dedicated to helping individuals with TS and their families by distributing information, promoting local self-help and professional services, and promoting research. Offers conferences, newsletters, and a Kids Page where children can share stories with other TSers.
Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia (TSAA)
Non-profit organization of people with TS, their families, health and education professionals, and other interested people. Provides educational materials, telephone counseling, parent advocacy, a newsletter, and support groups.
Camp Winston
Residential recreational summer programs and weekend retreats for children with complex neurological disorders such as Tourette Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism. Provides workshops for parents, teachers, care-givers, and social workers.
Tourette Syndrome Support and Information Group
Support Group in Santa Clara, CA. Check for meeting times, special events, a contact person, and Bob Severin's article about TS.
Association For Neurologically Impaired Children (AFNIC)
Advocates for children with Tourette Syndrome and other neurological disabilities through parent, teacher, and peer training especially in Texas.
Tourette Spectrum Disorder Association, Inc.
Information on diagnosis and treatment of Tourette Syndrome and its spectrum of disorders. Topics covered include support groups, newsletters, medication reference, ADHD, OCD, and Sensory issues. Provides in-service training on behavior management for school staff, recommended reading list, and resource links.
Tourette Syndrome Support Group
A self help group for parents and carers of children and adults with tourette's. Monthly meetings are held at the Sunshine Center, Tilbury. Provides meeting schedule, event listing, and contacts.
Dutch Tourette Association
Provides basic information about TS, symptoms, and management tips for parents and teachers. Offers programs and advocacy to educate the public.
Tourette Syndrome Camp Organization
Located near Chicago, this non-therapeutic program integrates children with Tourette Syndrome into a traditional camp with able-bodied children. The TS campers are also given separate sessions to share experiences and coping mechanisms with other TS campers and staff.