MGH Pediatric OCD & Tic Disorders Program

01/30/2024

Hello All!

The Tourette Association of America has some awesome events coming up and as always so many great resources. If you have not visited their website we encourage you to do so! It can be accessed through the link below.

https://tourette.org/?emci=57a5976f-8cbb-ee11-b660-002248223197&emdi=904b894c-76bc-ee11-b660-002248223197&ceid=4420037

01/16/2024

We hope that you are all doing well and having a great start to 2024! This would be an awesome panel to learn more and ask questions about Coprolalia.

Link for the event: https://tourette.org/taa_events/coprophenomena-a-panel-discussion/

Link where you can register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KSPjM3SpQXCrmcKo6kR2ew #/registration

12/05/2023

Happy Holidays!

Mark your calendars for these exciting and interesting events in coming up in December and January!

Holiday Mingles
Each facilitated by our Program Lead (Wendy Wegman) and Youth Coordinator (Haley Carlton). Two links are provided:

1. Registration for children ages 8-11 (Dec. 19, 6:30-7:00pm EST)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIuf-GorTkjE91yOT7OFdZWxN7IYNMxRFwx #/registration

2. Registration for children ages 5-7 (Dec 20, 6:00-6:30pm EST) https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scu6srjooHtRswjqeLen7qeTfocKNDD0Q #/registration

Coprophenomena: A Discussion Panel
(Jan. 16 – 7:00-8:00pm EST), the panelists for which include persons with lived experience as well as specialists in assessing and addressing Coprophenomena. One link appears below:

1. Registration link (Jan. 16 – 7:00-8:00pm EST)
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KSPjM3SpQXCrmcKo6kR2ew #/registration

12/05/2023

Join the TAA, L'Oreal, and Oracle to practice and refine your interviewing skills, with a focus on the neurodiverse workforce!🌟

We're holding mock interviews- gain experience and learn with us on December 6 from 12-2pm ET!

📝Register to secure your spot now at https://tourette.org/taa_events/mock-interviews-for-job-seekers-2

12/05/2023

Join the TAA and the NDRN virtually on December 6 at 5pm ET!🌟
You'll learn more about the main federal laws that focus on preventing disability discrimination in employment, and we'll discuss common questions about reasonable accommodations, disclosing disability to potential or current employers, and disability-based harassment or discrimination.
📝Register to secure your spot now at https://tourette.org/taa_events/making-employment-work/

09/21/2023

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08/28/2023

Good Morning!

The Tourette Association of America always has new events and programs that may be helpful for you and your child. Please use the link below to see the current workshops, research articles, support groups, etc that they have to offer.

https://tourette.org/get-involved/events/

08/16/2023

The Tourette Association of America has many exciting events and webinars coming up! Please use the link to view all of the events and for more information!

https://tourette.org/get-involved/events/?emci=43ee6287-da36-ee11-a3f1-00224832eb73&emdi=dc9da58a-6838-ee11-a3f1-00224832eb73&ceid=4420037

08/09/2023

The 2023 TAA Virtual Teen Summit Presentation is on August 12th!! This program has a wealth of information and resources and teens that we care of have benefited from attending. Register here: https://tourette.org/2023-virtual-teen-summit/

Virtual Teen Summit is only ONE WEEK AWAY! 📣 Don't forget to register now to join in on presentations like "Beep! Tic! Beep! How to Navigate the Road with Tics," presented by Eric Ji, TAA Rising Leader, Shannon Floyd, OTR/L, and Peter Wegman, Driver's Education Instructor.

From passing your driver’s education test to addressing law enforcement, teens aged 12-17 will learn the basics of driving, explore what it means to drive with tics, and how to talk to police officers and EMTs about Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders.

Register now and join us for the presentation above and more on August 12th from 12:00-4:00pm ET: https://tourette.org/2023-virtual-teen-summit/

02/02/2023

The Virtual National Conference of the Tourette Association of America is happening on May 19-20, 2023! This is a great opportunity to connect with and learn from others impacted by TS &Tic Disorders.

The conference includes exciting programming over two days:

May 19 - The Virtual Research Symposium: Showcasing and fostering innovation and development within our medical, scientific and research community.

May 20 - The Virtual Family and Education Conference: Designed for the wider TAA community, that is, anyone, anywhere touched by TS and Tic Disorders.

Consider attending this event to expand your knowledge, discover new insights, connect with others, and make a difference! Register in the link down below to attend.

Our virtual event will be held on May 19 and 20. The first day will be dedicated to our annual Research Symposium and the second day to our Family, Youth and Education Conference. Your all-inclusive registration entitles you to attend both exciting events.

09/28/2022

October is OCD Awareness Month! To kickoff this month, we would like to share a few upcoming events from the IOCDF that will be happening this fall:
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Howie Mandel, NAMI & NOCD Jumpstart OCD Awareness Month with a Mental Health Discussion (September 28 at 1-2pm EDT)

Ahead of OCD Awareness Month, Howie Mandel, NAMI and NOCD are coming together to have a conversation on Wednesday, September 28th, to help people with severe mental health issues, like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), know what to do and where to go if feeling alone.

This discussion is hosted by NOCD in support of NAMI and Dr. Ken Duckworth, M.D.’s. recent publishing of the seminal new mental health education book “You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health.”

Register here: https://nocd.zoom.us/webinar/register/4016627388492/WN_8rnda8gFQPqg7tWniJ8Scg
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Online OCD Conference (November 4-6)
https://events.iocdf.org/event/be51d5d7-11b2-4ece-87fb-3e73a63640d9/summary?utm_source=slider_iocdf&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=perinatal&utm_content=launch

Join us for three days of virtual programming for the entire OCD and related disorders community at the 2022 Online OCD Conference! Get ready to connect and learn with others who understand, and hear from treatment providers, researchers, and lived experience individuals (along with their support sy...

08/15/2022

The team at Beyond BookSmart has put together a great article that breaks down executive functioning and why these skills matter for students. Check on the link below for the article "School Essentials: What You Should Know About Executive Function". Please, feel free to like and share if you find this helpful!

https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/executive-functioning-strategies-blog/school-essentials-what-you-should-know-about-executive-function