Join TSA-IL for our annual

general meeting - March 6th

Guest Speaker - Dr. Marta Mueller

Dr. Mueller is a psychiatrist who works with children and adolescents

with TS.  She has been with the Oconomowoc Developmental Training

Center, a residential facility for children and adolescents with neurological

disorders (including TS) for over 30 years.  She also facilitated a support

group for TS families for 13 years. 

The focus of her presentation will be on the latest TS medications

and her work with TS children and families.

Meeting information:

Saturday, March 6th

Lunch (optional $6) 12:30 - 2:00pm

Meeting 2:00 - 3:45pm

*registration for lunch required by March 3rd*

Holy Family Medical Center

Helen Summers Conference Room

100 N. River Road

Des Plaines, IL

(847) 297-1800

If you have any questions please contact the TSA-IL

office at (630) 790-8083 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Calendar of Events -

December 2009

November 2009

 Could Dave Pittman be the next American Idol?

David Pittman is 27 years old, he is from Mountain Home Arkansas, an amazing singer and has Tourette Syndrome.  Dave explains during his audition tape how he was diagnosed with TS at 9 years old and that while he is singing he doesn't tic at all!  Dave impressed the Idol judges enough with his talent to get 4 yes's and he next heads to Hollywood... so tune in to watch Dave rise to the top!

Check out the following link to watch Dave's audition - AI Audition

TSA-IL T-shirts

T-Shirts are $15.00 each and available in blue

(unisex sizes youth large - adult XL) and

light green women's cut (adult small - adult XL). 

To purchase a t-shirt please contact

the TSA-IL office at (630) 790-8083 or

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Recent events -

The Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois, Inc. is actively involved in many community events.  Click the recent events link to see where we have been spotted recently.

We now accept credit card donations -

We are now able to process your greatly appreciated credit card donations.  To donate please click the above link or simply call the office (630) 790-8083 and we will take care of the rest.