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The Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA), based in Bayside, New York, United States, is a non-profit voluntary organization and the only national health-related organization serving people with Tourette syndrome. It was founded in 1972 by a group of parents of children with Tourette syndrome, along with Arthur K. Shapiro and his wife, Elaine.Pagewise, Inc. Tourette syndrome. Accessed 29 June 2006.
The TSA's mission is to identify the cause of, find the cure for and control the effects of Tourette Syndrome. It has 35 U. S. chapters, 300 support groups, and international contacts around the world.Tourette Syndrome Association. About TSA. Accessed 16 July 2006.
The TSA "has been the major drving force in scientific and clinical progress relevant to TS", using its resources to encourage research and scientific initiatives,Walkup, JT, Mink, JW, Hollenback, PJ, (eds). Advances in Neurology, Vol. 99, Tourette Syndrome. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2006. p.xv. and working tirelessly to promote information about TS.Cohen DJ, Jankovic J, Goetz CG, (eds). Advances in Neurology, Vol. 85, Tourette Syndrome. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2001., pp. xvii - xviii. The TSA has worked for recognition of Tourette syndrome as an organic disorder, lobbying the public, the government, and physicians. They have become adept at winning grants and shaping media treatment of the condition.Pagewise, Inc. Tourette syndrome. Accessed 29 June 2006. Since its inception, research spurred by the TSA has grown in volume and sophistication, including controlled treatment studies and studies of pathophysiology and etiology.Black, KJ. Tourette Syndrome and Other Tic Disorders. eMedicine (March 22, 2006). Accessed 27 June 2006.
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Tourette Syndrome Association - Develops educational information for patients, caregivers, and physicians, and agencies. Helps coordinate services for persons with TS. Has list of state and international chapters with phone numbers and links to their sites.
Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - Connecticut - Offers basic TS information, an online newsletter, members contributions, and resources. Details on support groups, chapter conferences and events, speaker's bureau, and local contacts.
Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - Detroit/East Michigan - Chapter information.
Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - Greater Washington (TSAGW) - Provides helpline, support groups, lending library, literature, newsletter, and referrals for area members. Serving Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - Maine - Chapter information.
Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - Massachusetts - Provides information and support for parents of children with Tourette, adults with Tourette, physicians, educators, and advocates. Offers semi-annual meetings, educator's conference, local and national resources, and a newsletter.
Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - Minnesota - A resource for families throughout the state, focusing on TS awareness and support systems.
Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - New Jersey - Information and resources about TS. Support group information, and discussion forum.
Meta Description: [ The Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey is a non-profit organization whose membership includes individuals with Tourette Syndrome, their families, friends, and interested professionals. The Mission of our organization is to support the needs of families with TS, to advocate for individual... ]
Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - New York City - Provides articles, chapter news, description of services, events calendar, city-wide support group meeting schedules and contact information.
Meta Description: [ The Tourette Syndrome Association of New York City serves people with Tourette Syndrome and their families. Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary motor and vocal tics. It is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. ]
Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - Northern New York - Offers news, calendar of events, publications, references, support group, youth social group, public education, and an online newsgroup.
Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - Pennsylvania - Offers contact information, referrals, online newsletter, FAQ, state-wide support group schedules, and calendar of events.
Meta Description: [ Information, advocacy, support groups and referral services for Tourette Syndrome patients, and their families ]
Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - Rhode Island - Offers support and education to parents and children with Tourette Syndrome. Provides news, tips for educators, and videos through the state's library system.
Meta Description: [ We're made up of people who have Tourette's Syndrome, have children or relatives with TS, have special talents and interests which we think we can contribute, or are professionals working with people with TS. ]
Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - Rocky Mountain Region - Schedule and contacts for area support groups, basic TS information, publications, legislation updates, newsletter, resources, and membership information.
Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - Southern California - Information, education, local support group services, physician and legal referrals, public awareness programs to the local, educational, and medical communities in Southern California.
Tourette Syndrome Association Chapter - Washington State - Offers information, support, advocacy, social events, and resources. Their lending library provides videos, CD's, cassettes, books, magazines, and presentational materials.
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