ONLINE PRESENTATIONS ON TOURETTE SYNDROME
Each of these presentations was carefully designed to provide information on
different aspects in Tourette syndrome by specialists representing
Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics, Child Neurology, and Child Psychiatry.
INSTRUCTIONS TO VIEW A PRESENTATION:
 Go to www.tsa-usa.org
 Select “Medical Education”
 Complete the brief online registration form
 Sign in
 Go to CME Programs
 Select any of the listed video programs:
John T. Walkup, MD, Diagnosing & Treating Tourette Syndrome
Original presentation 7/22/05
CME-Samuel H. Zinner, M.D., Tourette Syndrome: Tackling a noisy tic disorder (without a whisper about medication
Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, WA 06/01/06
Jorge L. Juncos, MD, Management of Tourette Syndrome and its Comorbidities
Original presentation 02/03/2006
SPANISH LANGUAGE PRESENTATION - Jorge L. Juncos, MD, El Síndrome de Tourette y su Manejo Clínico
presentación original 02/03/2006
NURSING - Larry Scahill, MSN, PhD, Tourette Syndrome: Update and Review
Original presentation 5/6/06.
BEHAVIOR THERAPY - Douglas W. Woods, Ph.D., Using Behavior Therapy to Manage Tic Disorders in Children
Original Presentation New York University Child Study Center, New York, New York, 07/07/06
SOCIAL WORKERS - Tourette Syndrome Overview for Social Workers
Original PresentatIon 5/08 NASW Conference, Madison, WI
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - Occupational Therapy Strategies for Tourette Syndrome
Original PresentatIon Tourette Syndrome Association Leadership Conference, 04/28/07
Medical & Education Videos
1.
The Complexities of TS Treatment: A Physicians' Roundtable
Three internationally recognized TS Experts, Drs. Cathy Budman, Joseph Jancovic and John Walkup provide
colleagues with valuable information about the complexities of treating and advising families with TS. Emphasis is
on different clinical approaches to patients with a broad range of symptom severity. Co-morbid and associated
conditions are covered. 15 min.
2.
Tourette Syndrome: A Guide to Diagnosis
Excellent diagnostic tool for professionals; features 7 patients exhibiting the full range of TS symptoms along with
demonstrations of other movement disorders for differential diagnosis. Developed for inservice presentations. 30
min.
3.
After the Diagnosis...The Next Steps
Produced expressly for individuals and families who have received a new diagnosis of TS. This video was
developed to help clarify what TS is, to offer encouragement, and to dispel misperceptions about having TS.
Features several families who recount their own experiences, as well as comments from medical experts. Narrated
by Richard Dreyfuss. 35 min.
4.
Clinical Counseling: Toward an Understanding of Tourette Syndrome
Targeted to counselors, social workers, educators, psychologists and families, this video features expert
physicians, allied professionals and several families summarizing key issues that can arise when counseling
families with TS. Includes valuable insights from the vantage point of those who have TS and those who seek to
help them. Narrated by Dylan McDermott. 14 min., 30 sec.
5.
A Teacher Looks at Tourette Syndrome
Susan Conners, MA, TSA Education Specialist is very much in world-wide demand for her helpful and inspiring
inservice training programs. Filmed live at an all-day TSA Educators Conference, Susan Conners introduces
teachers to what it is like to have TS in the classroom. She gives techniques to help students learn best, and helps
teachers be most effective and informed. Aspects of ADHD, OCD and other related conditions are covered.
Susan's years of teaching experience, personal insight and abundant humor make for compelling viewing. 32 min.,
28 sec.