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Support
Information and application forms for support for people with Tourette Syndrome.
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Leaflets
A Guide to Personal Independence Payment
A guide from TA to Personal Independence Payments.
Education EHC - COP guide for parents
This guide is for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 years who have special educational needs (SEN) or a disability.
Factsheet - Accessing Services
This factsheet outlines what Equality law requires of service providers to make sure that disabled people are not put at a dis-advantage to non-disabled people; and also explains what action to take if you do experience barriers to accessing a service.
Factsheet - benefits and TS
This factsheet outlines a list of benefits which people with TS may be entitled to, and a list of organisations who offer specialist benefit advice and information.
Factsheet - disability rights
TS is considered a disability under UK law which prohibits people with the condition being discriminated against because of it.
Factsheet - housing and TS
We have outlined some potential housing issues that people with TS could face, and how you might look to resolve them.
Factsheet - social taboos and TS
A factsheet looking at coprophenomena, the involuntary expression of socially unacceptable words or gestures.
Factsheet - transport and TS
This factsheet discusses what challenges may arise when using different modes of transport, and suggestions to help improve your travel experiences.
Videos
Anger video resources: ABC Chart
This resource has been reproduced courtesy of The Psychological Medicine Team, Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Anger video resources: Behaviour Support Plan
This resource has been reproduced courtesy of The Psychological Medicine Team, Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Anger video resources: Incredible 5 point scale
This resource has been reproduced courtesy of The Psychological Medicine Team, Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Books
Anger management games for children
This practical handbook helps adults to understand, manage and reflect constructively on children's anger.
Can I Tell You About Tourette Syndrome? - Mal Leicester
A guide about TS for friends, family and professionals.
Tics and Tourette Syndrome: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals
This guide to tic disorders and Tourette Syndrome tackles problems faced both at home and at school.
Presentations
Anger video resources: ABC Chart
This resource has been reproduced courtesy of The Psychological Medicine Team, Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Anger video resources: Behaviour Support Plan
This resource has been reproduced courtesy of The Psychological Medicine Team, Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Anger video resources: Incredible 5 point scale
This resource has been reproduced courtesy of The Psychological Medicine Team, Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Website links
Contact a family website
Contact a Family is a charity that works to support the families of disabled children.
GOSH - TS information pack
The experts at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) have put together an information pack for young people and families on Tourette Syndrome (TS). It includes information on anger management and managing tics.
