Free Workshop - Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Invites You to Attend an Educational Workshop featuring Susan Conners, M.Ed. on Sept 29th (Elmhurst)
Internationally recognized speaker and author, Susan Conners, M.Ed., will lead a free workshop on the impacts of Tourette Syndrome (TS) and associated disorders (OCD, ADD/ADHD and anxiety) on social, emotional well-being, school performance and behavior on September 29th. CPDU credits are available. On-line registration by Sept 25 is mandatory.
Glen Ellyn, IL, August 28, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) is pleased to have special guest speaker, Susan Conners, M.Ed. in from New York.
Sunday, September 29, 2013 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Educational Workshop Featuring Susan Conners, M.Ed.
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Arboretum Conference Center (lower level) – Oak Room
155 E Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Susan Conners, M.Ed. will lead an interactive workshop on the impacts of Tourette Syndrome (TS) and associated disorders (OCD, ADD/ADHD and anxiety) on social, emotional well-being, school performance and behavior.
Susan Conners is a leading authority and an internationally recognized speaker on Tourette Syndrome. She was an educator for over 30 years, served for 12 years on the Board of Directors for the National TSA, established and ran TSA’s Education Committee for 16 years, founder and president of TSA of Greater New York and the author of The Tourette Syndrome/OCD Checklist: A Practical Resource for Parents and Educators.
Susan serves as a go-to resource for networks and media, including ABC’s 20/20 and the Emmy Award winning HBO Documentary, I Have Tourette’s But Tourette’s Doesn’t Have Me.
This workshop is free and open to the public -- parents, teachers, social workers, healthcare providers, etc. CPDU credits are available. Registration by September 25th is mandatory for this event.
For additional event details and registration information go to:
http://tsa-illinois.org/events/tseducationworkshopsusanconners
This workshop is made possible by a grant from the Brad Cohen Foundation. Additional information about the Brad Cohen Foundation can be found at http://www.bradcohentourettefoundation.com.
The Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) was founded in 1976. Our mission is to serve and support those whose lives are affected by Tourette Syndrome (TS). TSA-IL promotes awareness, advocates, and educates the public, health care providers and educators about Tourette Syndrome.
Tourette Syndrome (TS) 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. TS is frequently associated with other disorders including but not limited to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Depression and Learning Disabilities. There is no cure for TS.
For more information about Tourette Syndrome (TS) and TSA-IL, visit our website: http://tsa-illinois.org
Sunday, September 29, 2013 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Educational Workshop Featuring Susan Conners, M.Ed.
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Arboretum Conference Center (lower level) – Oak Room
155 E Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Susan Conners, M.Ed. will lead an interactive workshop on the impacts of Tourette Syndrome (TS) and associated disorders (OCD, ADD/ADHD and anxiety) on social, emotional well-being, school performance and behavior.
Susan Conners is a leading authority and an internationally recognized speaker on Tourette Syndrome. She was an educator for over 30 years, served for 12 years on the Board of Directors for the National TSA, established and ran TSA’s Education Committee for 16 years, founder and president of TSA of Greater New York and the author of The Tourette Syndrome/OCD Checklist: A Practical Resource for Parents and Educators.
Susan serves as a go-to resource for networks and media, including ABC’s 20/20 and the Emmy Award winning HBO Documentary, I Have Tourette’s But Tourette’s Doesn’t Have Me.
This workshop is free and open to the public -- parents, teachers, social workers, healthcare providers, etc. CPDU credits are available. Registration by September 25th is mandatory for this event.
For additional event details and registration information go to:
http://tsa-illinois.org/events/tseducationworkshopsusanconners
This workshop is made possible by a grant from the Brad Cohen Foundation. Additional information about the Brad Cohen Foundation can be found at http://www.bradcohentourettefoundation.com.
The Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) was founded in 1976. Our mission is to serve and support those whose lives are affected by Tourette Syndrome (TS). TSA-IL promotes awareness, advocates, and educates the public, health care providers and educators about Tourette Syndrome.
Tourette Syndrome (TS) 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. TS is frequently associated with other disorders including but not limited to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Depression and Learning Disabilities. There is no cure for TS.
For more information about Tourette Syndrome (TS) and TSA-IL, visit our website: http://tsa-illinois.org
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Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL)
Lisa Biedron
630.790.8083
www.tsa-illinois.org
Lisa Biedron
630.790.8083
www.tsa-illinois.org
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