An Occupational Therapist certified by the TAA to provide CBIT training to those formally diagnosed with TS/Tic Disorders. She has a medical practice in Loveland, is on the Colorado TAA Executive Committee, works closely with the OTs in the Integrative Tic Clinic, and has several CBIT clients in the Western Slope to whom she provides support virtually. In recognition of the needs of her clients on the Western Slope, she was the member of our Executive Committee who first proposed that we pursue a plan to support families in this area.

Is a student at Vail Mountain School who has been diagnosed with a Tic Disorder, has been a patient at the hospital’s Integrative Tic Clinic successfully completed CBIT training, and is an advocate for extending knowledge and support regarding TS/Tic Disorders to her area of Colorado. She recently completed a comprehensive senior research project on individuals who have TS/Tic Disorders and turn to music and the arts, as she has, for sustenance and emotional support. Becoming a member of this team and specifically being charged with establishing our website and our initial database of individuals is a fitting culmination of her school project.

Is an Occupational Therapist who has been certified by the TAA to deliver CBIT training. In fact, Kate was a founding member of CHCO’s Integrative Tic Clinic who works regularly with patients with TS/Tic Disorders. She will be the conduit to CHCO as we seek ways in which to take advantage of their ventures into the Western Slope.

Is the Leader of the Denver Metropolitan Support Group and has been active in the projects listed in the attached document. He has also worked with families in this geographical area who have requested in-service presentations to school officials and assistance with securing support with CHCO physicians. He is familiar with the challenges and benefits of setting up a support group and works closely with many of the national TAA offices on local and national initiatives.