Educate and promote tolerance.
We strive to empower the kid with Tourette to speak openly to their friends and feel accepted in their community. Tourette Syndrome and all forms of tic disorders are stigmatized because of the amount of misinformation out there. We want to eliminate the stigma and create a better understanding of the complexities of tic disorders.
Tic disorders lie on a broad spectrum and vary from case to case. Each person has their own triggers and complexities. When someone thinks of Tourette syndrome, they often think of the most extreme form. We want to broaden the understanding of TS and thus make a more accepting community.
As founder, I have had a tic disorder for as long as I can remember. For many years, I was unable to speak up about it in fear of misunderstanding and judgment. I started Learning About Tourette with the goal of never having another kid feel too scared to be open about who they truly are.
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Akiva J Mossé
Founder, Leaning About Tourette