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Check the Events and Resources page and the TS News page for important information
about us Services the Michigan Chapter Offers: The Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. was formed in New York in 1972. The TSA Michigan Chapter was formed in 1974. Locally the TSA Michigan Chapter includes almost 800 members and area contacts throughout Michigan. Nationally TSA includes almost 7000 members, approximately 50 chapters, and more than 300 support groups nationwide.
TSA's Mission is to identify the cause of, find the cure for and control the effects of the disorder. Today, the TSA has grown into a major or national; health-related organization with approximately 50 U.S. chapters and 300 support groups, and International Contacts around the World. TSA Michigan Address: 30641 Whittier, Madison Heights, MI 48071 Phone: (248) 525-8678 or (248) 525-8679 The local chapter is linked with the National TSA, and serves all of Michigan, based in the city of Madison Heights. Support Services: The chapter runs support Groups throughout Michigan and, supports other groups as well. Support groups meet frequently; Please use the contact number for more information on the support groups, or if you would like to start a support group in your area. Educational Services: Support group programming: educational programs and speakers, workshops, clinics, training and access to educational materials. School Related Services: Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) development, training, and assistance, teacher in-services, and classroom orientations. Educational Seminars: seminars with medical and educational professionals, both pre-scheduled and as needed. Public Awareness: The chapter works to increase positive public awareness of TS through public campaigns, press releases about individual events, and developing and distributing materials to schools, doctors, and other individuals. In addition the chapter supports the TS Awareness Month, which runs from May I5th to June l5th each year. Adult and Youth Activities: Adults, teens and children have many opportunities to meet and interact with each other. For example, the chapter runs the following events, which are open to all TS families. They include: Spring: Bowl-a-Thon, summer: Family picnic and a day at a Water Park, fall: Halloween party, Winter: Holiday party. Physician Referral List: We are working towards identifying more physicians throughout Michigan who treat Tourette Syndrome. Please contact us for more information, a referral, or to add a physician to our list.       |
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