TOURETTE's PARENT SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Dr. Ken Phelps & Susan Conners head to Athens in July!
JULY 11th and JULY 12th, 2018 at The Graduate Athens
TAA Meet & Greet!
3rd Annual Parent Workshops in Athens
Plan to be with us in Athens during the week of Camp Twitch & Shout this summer! Both workshop are open to the public for registration. Tuition is free for parents of our 2018 Camp Twitch & Shout registered campers for both days. A $30 workshop fee for our Wednesday's workshop with Sue Conners only for all other registrants.
Wednesday July 11th: Noon until 5pm
FREE for parents of Campers - $30 fee for all other registrants
Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders in the Classroom
SUSAN CONNERS This workshop will be hosted by T.I.C.S., Inc.
(Sponsorship to be announced)
FREE for ALL attendees - sponsored by the TAA & CDC
Dr. KEN PHELPS will be hosting a one-day seminar for parents of children with a diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome in Athens, GA at The Graduate Hotel sponsored by the Tourette Association of America (TAA) through funding from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
TS & Education: Wednesday Sue Conners from Noon until 5pm
Sue is the Author of "The Tourette Syndrome and OCD Checklist". This book provides a wealth of information on Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and related conditions Includes strategies for discipline and behavior management, advice on supporting and motivating kids with TS and OCD, homework tips, and more Shows how to educate peer students about TS and OCD
Loaded with practical information, strategies, and resources, this book helps parents and teachers to better understand Tourette Syndrome and OCD and shows how every individual can reach their potential in school and in life.
TS & Associated Disorders: Thursday with Dr. Phelps from 9am until 4pm
Motor and vocal tics can cause significant distress and impairment for individuals living with Tourette’s Disorder. The disruption in daily life is not confined to the individual coping with tics, as parents, siblings and extended family are also impacted by the noises and repetitive movements. Dr. Phelps will address, via lecture and discussion, the impact of Tourette’s Disorder and co-occurring conditions on the family system. Specific strategies to foster resilience and manage relational tension will be discussed.
In the afternoon session, Dr. Phelps will overview what is known about Tourettic Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or Tic-Related OCD. Similarities and differences between this form of OCD and other presentations of the condition will be covered, as well as evidence based treatments to minimize daily interference. Specifically, the components of Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) and mindfulness based techniques will be summarized.
Both morning and afternoon sessions will include extensive time for group discussion, networking among parents, and discussions around accessing providers with proper training.
Hotel Information
During the week of Camp Twitch & Shout we provide an opportunity for you to be around other families and get to know them during the camp week (ask about the "Pirate's Den"...). Mary Lamb is our Parent Rep and will be staying at The Graduate Hotel during the week of camp.
The Graduate Hotel still has rooms available for July 7th through the 13th - yet the night of the 13th (after camp is over - checking out on the 14th) is now completely booked and no rooms are available for that night. If you have not made your reservations yet...I highly recommend that you do it asap. Calling during the day time is best.
The Graduate Hotel is also the site of our Parent Workshops and The Foundry (which is a bar/event venue on site). During the week they allow guests to attend any of their events for free - others will have a cover charge. There is an Outdoor Pool and Coffee Shop & Lounge - no breakfast served.
$70 per night
The Graduate Hotel
706-549-7020 (don't let them send you to Central Reservations - call during day)
Camp Twitch & Shout code is "CA 0706"
The Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express on the other side of downtown have also just offered us a reduced rate as well. They do have this reduced rate available for Friday night July 13th. I have 10 rooms blocked each at the following hotels.
The Holiday Inn is a little closer and nicer and is about 7 blocks from The Graduate Hotel - it has a larger breakfast available yet not included in the rate. Outdoor Pool and Fitness Center.
The Holiday Inn Express is about 9 blocks yet includes breakfast. They have an Indoor Pool and Fitness Center.
Group code is TWT for both hotels
Holiday Inn # is 706-549-4433
Holiday Inn Express # is 706-546-8122
$89 per night
Holiday Inn:
$79 per night
Holiday Inn Express:
TICS, Inc./ Camp Twitch & Shout
“Our mission is to improve the lives of people diagnosed with Tourette syndrome through the development of social, educational, and supportive programs and resources to benefit these individuals as well as their families, friends, communities, and healthcare professionals.”
Donations and communication can be sent to our
MAILING ADDRESS at:
Camp Twitch & Shout/ TICS
2472 Jett Ferry Road, Suite 400-156
Dunwoody, GA 30338
EIN: 58-1667107
Email: tricia@camptwitchandshout.org
Website: www.camptwitchandshout.org
Location: 2472 Jett Ferry Road, Dunwoody, GA, USA
Phone: (706) 248-9328
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camptwitchandshout/
Twitter: @CampTwitchShout