Promoting acceptance and empowering our community
Educating our community about tic disorders
Education is acceptance. About 1% of teens experience some form of Tourette syndrome or other tic disorder. At a school with a population of 3,500, that’s 35 students. Common misconceptions float about tic disorders and few other than those who experience them are truly educated on tic disorders.
Our mission is to educate others on tic disorders and encourage acceptance and compassion in local communities. Without this education, students who are affected can remain silent and become subject to erroneous and unnecessary judgements and isolation. Awareness is the first step on the pathway to acceptance.
Eliminating Misconceptions
Our goal is to eliminate all misconceptions about tic disorders. Below is a list of myths about tic disorders and the real truth.
TAA
Learning About Tourettes fundraises on behalf of Tourette Association of America (TAA). All proceeds raised from Learning About Tourettes goes directly to TAA. Little is known about the causes and treatments for Tourette Syndrome. TAA strives to offer a better future to those with Tourette Syndrome through further research and education resources. See below for a link to their site.
How you can get involved
The first step is self education. Take a look at our resources for education and if you wish to get involved and make a stronger, more integrated community, contact us below.
'“The highest result of education is tolerance”
— Hellen Keller
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions or inquiries.
Email
akivajmosse@gmail.com
Phone
(415)-827-5680