Welcome to the TSA-Illinois (TSA-IL) Website. We're glad you stopped by. Be sure to bookmark us so you can easily visit again. Whether you have Tourette Syndrome (TS) or know someone who does, this website has numerous resources and many personal insights to what it's like to have TS. Feel free to browse around, research, contribute, share, or ask questions. Having or knowing someone with Tourette Sydrome takes you on a journey. A journey that when...
What is Tourette? Tourette is a neurological disorder characterized by tics - sudden, rapid, involuntary movements or vocalizations that occur repeatedly. The onset of symptoms is before the age of 18. Symptoms vary widely in intensity throughout one's lifetime. Tourette is frequently associated with other disorders including but not limited to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety,...
Our mission is to serve and support those whose lives are affected by Tourette. TSA-IL promotes awareness, advocates, and educates the public, health care providers, and educators about Tourette. TSA-IL supports medical and scientific research about...
Are there kids like me with Tourette? You bet! Read stories and adventures about kids like you! I have TS, what can I be when I grow up? Anything you want! See which Famous People have Tourette...
Our next Support Group will be on January 10, 2016 at Celebrate Differences. For further details click on the "Learn More" button below.
All of our Community Groups are for anyone whose life is affected by Tourette: self, spouse, partner, child, sibling, teacher, health professional, etc...