Blog entries by professionals such as doctors and psychologists who have helped teenagers with TS or associated disorders, and are offering their advice here
I’m starting a 21-day fitness challenge for those who want to be healthier, lose weight or get shredded! It’s only three weeks — you can DO it! I just finished my meal prep and grocery list for the FIRST week! I… Continue Reading
This link absolutely disgusts me. NO child deserves to be secluded. I remember when I was in elementary school with extremely severe Tourette’s. I was locked in a small room for hours and hours, left there wondering why they forgot… Continue Reading
Tourettes has taught me to feel compassionate toward those who are judgmental and narrow-minded. It has taught me to understand that perhaps they’ve never been or haven’t been exposed much to different types of abilities — that they are only… Continue Reading
Hi! My name is Megan and I’m 23-year-old student with Tourette’s Syndrome. Tourettes is a neurological condition where one has vocal outbursts and/or physical spasms. I firmly believe that eating healthy and exercising helps reduce Tourettes. If exercise can help… Continue Reading
Ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted to go to Africa to work with children, to volunteer. When I started attending the Primary Teachers College in the Netherlands four years ago, that dream changed into teaching children in Africa. But… Continue Reading
Hi everyone! Here is an article on an interview I did earlier this month. Hope you enjoy it and get the message! :) Once you meet Laura, you will always remember her. She is an amazing teacher not only because… Continue Reading
A few weeks ago, on June 7, it was European Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day (or ETSA)! This day we use to attract as much awareness as possible for Tourette, especially from te media. I know in America you have the… Continue Reading
It’s been awhile since you’ve heard from me. That’s because, since November, I’ve been working nonstop to graduate collage! Last month, on April 24, I graduated and I can finally really call myself a teacher! It was hard work. I… Continue Reading
Last week, I was in the biggest newspaper of the Netherlands — again! I finally got the time to translate the article, so here it is! The interview was done because a journalist saw the videos of my speeches in… Continue Reading
There are many symptoms that an individual with Tourette’s syndrome may suffer from that can prevent that individual from maintaining full-time work activity. The inability to work can lead to significant financial distress. Fortunately, in some cases, Social Security Disability… Continue Reading