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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 - 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 - services and TS
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 - transport and TS
This factsheet discusses what challenges may arise when using different modes of transport, and suggestions to help improve your travel experiences.
Managing tics
We have provided a list of creative ways to manage tics, based on feedback from people in the TS community.
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.
About TS
The barber who lives his life with TS
Cutting hair is precision work that demands calm and steady hands. So what do you do if your dream is to become a barber, but you're diagnosed with Tourette syndrome? David Arce, 27, has the answer: "You just go out there and follow your dreams. If I can do it, anybody can."
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.
Spotlight on professions
About TS
Child and adolescent psychiatrist
As part of our 'Spotlight on Professions' series, we speak to Dr Osman Malik, Child and adolescent psychiatrist.
About TS
Clinical psychologist
As part of our 'Spotlight on Professions' series, we speak to Dr Alesia Moulton Perkins and Dr Tara Murphy, clinical psychologists.
About TS
Educational psychologist
As part of our 'Spotlight on Professions' series, we speak to Dr Olivia Kenneally, educational psychologist.
About TS
Neurologist
As part of our 'Spotlight on Professions' series, we speak to Dr Jeremy Stern, Consultant Neurologist.
About TS
Neuropsychiatrist
As part of our 'Spotlight on Professions' series, we speak to Professor Eileen Joyce, Professor of Neuropsychiatry at The Institute of Neurology, University College London.
About TS
Occupational Therapist
As part of our 'Spotlight on Professions' series, we speak to Lucy Bates, Occupational Therapist.
About TS
Paediatrician
As part of our 'Spotlight on Professions' series, we speak to Dr Inyang Takon, Consultant Paediatrician.
About TS
SENCo
As part of our 'Spotlight on Professions' series, we speak to Jill Aitken, Deputy Head (Students and Achievement).
About TS
Specialist nurse
As part of our 'Spotlight on Professions' series, we speak to Joe Kilgariff, Specialist nurse
About TS
Speech and Language Therapist
As part of our 'Spotlight on Professions' series, we speak to Jenni Lindinger, Speech and Language Therapist
