Resources and Articles
About Tic Disorders and Tourettes
Here are examples of resources to help build your knowledge about what you or a family member may be experiencing. As sources of information, they can lead help lead you to the next steps in your journey, whether that is finding medical professionals, answering questions, or finding support groups like ours.
Following the link to the Colorado TAA website will lead you to many additional, valuable sources of information and support.
College and Tourettes
College: a time of uncertainty, fun, learning, and new beginnings. For students with tourettes and tic disorders, this transition may seem a little scarier than usual because of the thought of leaving a place of comfort to throw oneself into a world beyond what one may know best. The following resources are meant to be a guide in helping students, and families have pieces of advice and guidance in this transition into college in the future.
Teens With Tourettes
The teenage years can be tough, especially with the growing social and emotional expectations of being a teenager. But for those with TS or tic disorders, being a teen does not need to be any harder than those without. Hearing others’ stories can help in the process of understanding that you are never alone.
Tik Tok Tics
In an era of increasing technology and social media use, a new phenomenon has taken the world by storm: functional neurological disorder, also called “Tik Tok Tics.” This video, led by two Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder experts, discusses the similarities and differences between TS and FND, as well as gives advice to those who are experiencing tics.