Join our
support group!
We meet the first Wednesday of every month
at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex, in Franklin, WI.
OUR MISSION
Together we can make a difference.
Our mission is to help support individuals with Tourette Syndrome, and associated conditions, and their families. Our support group’s main goals are to bring a community of families and professionals together, to help make the experience of learning about Tourette Syndrome as comfortable and as easy as possible.
Our Values
Community
& Belonging
Personal Growth
& Acceptance
Mindfulness
& Understanding
Time & Location
First Wednesday of every month.
Our group meets the first Wednesday of every month, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex, 6000 W Ryan Road, Franklin, Wisconsin, 53132.
The sports complex has a private meeting room. The room is located to the right upon entering the main building. In the event of a snow storm or other inclement weather, and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) are closed, our support group will be canceled and resume the following month.
SCHEDULE
Look Who's Speaking!
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Welcome to our opening meeting!
Speaker: Nicole Hauch, Founder
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Speaker: Melody Cesar, School Psychologist
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Speaker: A Personal Story
(Scott Loeff, Founder of Tourette Camp USA, is rescheduled to come speak with us this October)
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Speaker: Melissa Mederos, Author of Tic & Twitch
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:35pm
The ROC Foundation dedicates a Milkman game to Tourette Support & Education’s mission of helping to create awareness.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Speaker: Sara Barrows, Yoga Instructor (MS, RYT-200, RPYT), and former School Counselor
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Speaker: Scott Loeff, Founder of Tourette Camp USA & TAA Wisconsin Board Member
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Speaker: Hunter Gouker, A Personal Story
More to come!
Melissa Mederos
author of Tic & Twitch
is speaking with us in August!
Join us for a
Milwaukee
Milkman Game!
We are honored to be the
featured non-profit at the
August 20th, 6:35pm
Game at Franklin Field.
Milwaukee vs. Chicago
Definitions
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary vocal and motor tics, ranging from mild to severe movements or sounds. It often coexists with other conditions such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), marked by intrusive thoughts and repetitive actions; Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), characterized by defiance and irritability towards authority figures; Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), involving difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness; and Anxiety Disorder, leading to intense feelings of worry or unease. While all these conditions might seem daunting, they don't have to be. We've redefined Tourette Syndrome as:
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary vocal and motor tics. These tics manifest as vibrant moves, rhythmic dances, beautiful sounds, spirited energy, bubbly blinks, lively gestures, hummed melodies, and cool beats. Individuals with tics find themselves unable to suppress their unique rhythm. While Tourette syndrome isn't always beautiful, it's important to acknowledge those moments when it is. It's in those moments that we learn to embrace and love ourselves.
Connect
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Thank you to our donors.
Thank you to our family, our friends, and the many anonymous individuals, for your kindness and generosity in supporting our community and our cause. You help make the organization possible by helping us put into action what we set out to do. We are grateful for your help and support, thank you.
(Founder)