PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance

11/12/2025

Legislative Committee:

It took 134 days to compromise but PA finally has a budget and PATSA is funded for $159,000

While I wish we are on a more level playing field with other lines we are at least getting something.

Thank-you to everyone whose spoken to their legislators in district or joining us in Harrisburg. Your stories and experiences make a huge impact on them.

Thanks
Jeffrey C Mason
Legislative Chair

11/11/2025

To all who served, we honor you today.

11/05/2025

Are you watching "Baylen Out Loud" season 2? I love how she always makes sure to share that her experience is different and Tourette is not the same for everyone!

TLC’s “Baylen Out Loud” star spoke with HuffPost’s Ellen Lee about living with Tourette syndrome, challenging misconceptions and turning her diagnosis into a platform for awareness and self-acceptance.

10/29/2025

Another PA individual gets Deep Brain Stimulation surgery to reduce their tics. https://www.ahn.org/newsroom/press-releases/press-release?pr=dbs-for-tourette-syndrome

10/28/2025

Brandi (our Western PA Consultant) is at Provident Charter School, a school designed for struggling readers and those with dyslexia, tonight, to spread the word about PATSA, Tourette, and to have a little trunk or treat fun!

10/22/2025

One of our amazing volunteers stars in this video about his career! Danny Ferron (Links in posts aren't working, link in comments!)

What does it take to follow your dreams — even when life throws challenges your way? Meet Daniel Ferron, a Pennsylvania-based actor and home health care aide...

10/21/2025

Coprolalia is an issue for the person with Tourette and also the people around them. What is your reaction to this article?

The school insists it acted lawfully and in good faith toward Pressley.

10/21/2025

Many people with Tourette also have OCD. Here's an article that discusses inheritability. link not working here, so in comments

10/19/2025

Today is the day! If you are on SEPA, and awake right now, and want to spend some time outside in this incredible weather with some incredible people then come join us!

101 New Mill Rd, Oaks, PA 19456

Be sure to drive beyond the stone parking lot into the woods near the ranger station. *** Look for the signs directing you towards us.***

See you soon!

10/16/2025

The 2025 Pumpkin Run is just a few days away!

Preregistration is preferred and there is still time.

https://givebutter.com/PRUN25

Don't forget to wear your favorite costume! See you on Sunday 😊

10/15/2025

Did you know that this week is OCD Awareness Week and that October is OCD Awareness Month?

Up to 60% of those with Tourette also have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Here is an article from International OCD Foundation that discusses the relationship between OCD and Tourette.

OCD and Tourette Syndrome Re examining the Relationship By Charles S. Mansueto, Ph.D. At the outset of this article I would like to thank the hundreds of kids whom I have seen professionally in my more than twenty five

10/13/2025

Brandi (one of our Tourette Consultants) is about to present 2 sessions at Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit's Professional Development Conference, at Susquehanna University today! At PATSA we love educating school nurses, educators, administrators, and school staff!