Yael Geller

CDC Program Associate at Tourette Association of America

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Parents can help their child determine WHY he or she is struggling and develop strategies to MANAGE the symptoms.

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Evaluate the plan from time to time. Success will not come right away, and you may need to modify the plan as you progress #Tourettechat

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You child wants to succeed even it is not reflected in his or her behavior. #TouretteChat

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Focus on positive supports. Punishment and reward systems are not effective in the long term #TouretteChat

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Remember, your child’s diagnosis should not define who he or she is. Remind your child about his or her strengths & interests #TouretteChat

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Everyone (teachers, parents, even the child) should strategies together so that the plan can be implemented consistently #TouretteChat

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Today, throughout the day, we will be providing info and tips about #Tourette and #ADHD related to health, school, and home #TouretteChat

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Tics wax and wane in frequency and can change in type, intensity, and location #Tourettechat

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Did you know that more than 60% of children with #Tourette also have #ADHD? #Tourettechat

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ADHD symptoms are often more impairing and more difficult to manage than tics themselves. Treat problematic symptoms first #Tourettechat

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Cognitive behavioral therapy and medication are often used to treat both tics and ADHD and can be used in combination #Tourettechat

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Studies show it's safe to use stimulants for #ADHD in children w/tics. No significant increase in tics with stimulant use #TouretteChat

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As a new year begins, it may be time to evaluate how things are going at school – ask what's working and what's not? #TouretteChat

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Focus on highlighting your child’s talents & strengths, not only on areas of need. This is key to your child’s success #TouretteChat

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It may be difficult to address all areas of need all at once, so try to prioritize and focus on 1 or 2 at a time #TouretteChat

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Download our @TouretteAssn brochure on CBIT here https://t.co/wfqsy83EW8 #Tourettechat

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CBIT teaches individuals to successfully cope with tics and reduce the impact of tics on daily life & activities #tourettechat

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@jnicoleh9889 I'm sorry you experienced that. Do you want to join our twitter chat to discuss? Use hashtag #tourettechat to join.

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Other Students may not understand a classmates struggles with #OCD or #Tourette #OCDweek #tourettechat

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Bullying and stigma go hand in hand, and may prevent people from asking for help. Increasing awareness/understanding can help. #tourettechat