Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders in the Classroom

Workshop for Educators, Allied Professionals and Parents

August 25, 2009

8:30 - 3:00pm

LOCATION:

South Carolina State Museum

301 Gervais Street

Columbia, SC 29201

$20.00 – Registration Fee

8:30 - 9:00 AM Registration

9:00 - 9:15 AM Welcome/Introduction

9:15 - 11:45 PM Presentation

11:45 - 12:45 PM Lunch (On your Own)

12:45 - 2:45 PM Presentations continued

2:45 - 3:00 PM Questions/Answers/Evaluations

Children with Tourette syndrome present unique challenges

in the classroom. Participants will learn how the condition is

diagnosed and how it can be managed at school.

Topics include:

• Criteria for diagnosing Tourette syndrome

• Disorders often associated with Tourette syndrome (ADHD, OCD, and Learning Disabilities)

• Impact of these disorders in the classroom

• Classroom strategies and techniques

• The need for positive behavioral accommodations

About the presenter:

Susan Conners is president and founder of the TSA of Greater New York State. A teacher for 33 years, Sue served on the Board of Directors of National TSA for 12 years and chaired TSA’s Education Committee. An international workshop presenter, Sue is the author of numerous publications on the education of children with20TS and has won many awards for her work.

PRO-Parents of SC

652 Bush River Road Ste 203

Columbia SC 29210

803.772.5688

800.759.4776 toll free

To view information about the conference on the Pro-Parents webpage, please click on the link above.