Tourette Syndrome Association of America, NYC Chapter
Welcome to the New York City Chapter of the Tourette Association of America! We are proud to support our communities in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. The mission of the New York City Chapter of the Tourette Association is:
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to promote a greater awareness and understanding of Tourette Syndrome;
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to promote the general welfare of people with Tourette at home, at work, in the community and in schools;
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to provide support services to people with Tourette and to their families;
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to provide opportunities for people with Tourette and their families to meet and exchange ideas, through symposiums, workshops and social events;
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and to promote advocacy for the Tourette patient and family.
Join our Monthly Virtual Family Support Group
Join us at our monthly support group, held on Zoom on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:30pm - 8:45pm ET.
Advanced registration is required for each session.
Topics include coping strategies and self-care, parenting children with tics, supportive family routines, finding resources & coordinating care, and partnering with schools. Participants are asked to affirm our Group Norms and Values prior to attending.
REGISTER TO GET YOUR PERSONAL
ATTENDANCE LINK HERE:
•May 13, 2025 - Family Support Group: 7:30-8:45pm
•June 10, 2025 - Family Support Group: 7:30-8:45pm
TWO more family support meetings before the summer break!
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Join us at Prohibition and enjoy a delicious brunch and hear inspiring speakers
503 Columbus Avenue
12:00 to 3:00
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Free event for all
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Let's Create a Quilt of Stories
The Tourette Association of America has designed a virtual quilt to showcase the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community, entwined with stories of inspiration, hope and community. This virtual quilt is a narrative of our unique experiences and stories to embrace and comfort one another. TS may impact everyone differently, but we are all woven together in community. It symbolizes our resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism. We are stronger together.
"What is Your Superpower?"
A children's book series written by Lil Arbogast
With the help of two Superheroes, Lil shares stories of raising her daughter with TS and how they learned to celebrate her differences and help her build a strong sense of self.
Meet Tic Touriffic & Captain Compassion
Thank you for supporting this mission to turn feeling different into a source of strength and maybe even a Superpower!
Tourette Expressions Apparel
Designed by Craig Mollins
Craig Mollins has launched a Tourette Syndrome apparel project. Where he makes Tourette inspired paintings, and puts them on clothing. The inspiration is to help raise awareness of Tourette Syndrome, and to give people who have Tourette a creative way to let others know and create conversation and to educate.
More than 320 advocates participated in Tourette National Advocacy Day, in Washington, DC, but we still need you to Submit a Take Action Letter and ask others to do the same so we can ensure improved support and vital funding for the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders community!
Submitting a Take Action Letter takes less than 2 minutes and makes a huge impact! Simply fill in the form, then press Send Message. If you are comfortable, you are invited to add a personal story to the letter.
When you're finished submitting your letter, don't forget to let everyone know by sharing a post on social media with #IAdvocateFor and tagging the TAA. We would love to re-share your post. Tell the world who you're advocating for!
Submit your action letter HERE
Special thanks to Lisa Hazen, Chelsea White, Lil Arbogast, Roy Havrilack and Gardiner Comfort for showing up and doing the work.