Talking Heads: With Tourettes Action’s Education Manager Lucy Toghill

Join West Sussex Parent Carer Forum and Lucy Toghill from Tourettes Action to learn more about Tourette Syndrome, what Tics are and what other Tic Disorders there are and how you can support your child and/or young person. 
 
This session is suitable for parent carers of children or young people who have a diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome or other Tic Disorders and also those who have no diagnosis but present with Tics. 
 
Lucy Toghill is the Education Manager for Tourettes Action.  Tourettes Action works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is the leading support and research charity for people with Tourette Syndrome and their families 
 
Wednesday 24th January 2023 
10:00 to 11:30  
Via Zoom online  
 
The session will cover: 
– What are tics 
– When do tics start 
– What can tics look like 
– What are the different tic disorders 
– What are common co-occurring conditions 
– How to prepare for a medical appointment 
- Who to approach for support, advice and diagnosis 
– What can be done to support at school 
– What can be done to support at home 
– What makes tics worse / better 
– Explanation on educating the child’s circle 
– Personal experience from a person with TS and a mum of a child with TS 
– Where to go for help – you are NOT alone 
– Q&A. 
 
This workshop is free and delivered securely via Zoom, with other parent carers. Spaces are limited and will be offered on a first come first serve basis.