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support group!
Welcome to Tourette Support & Education, a nonprofit organization. We are a community you can count on, and it's free to join.
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, February 4, 2026
Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Speaker: Christine Conelea, PhD, Associate Professor & Clinical Psychologist, Minnesota Tic and Compulsivity Lab
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Wisconsin Tourette Association Virtual Event
- 7:00PM Central Time
- Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85676915040...
- Meeting ID: 856 7691 5040 | Passcode: 339399
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Support group Meeting
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Speaker: Monika Berg & Sean Newman, A Sibling Story
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Speaker: Monica Berg, A Personal Story
Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 6:00pm
The ROC Foundation dedicates a Milkmen game to Tourette Support & Education's mission of helping to create awareness.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
We will tie-dye t-shirts teal to get ready for the Milkmen Game! Show your support by wearing teal and cheering with us at the Milwaukee Milkmen game on Saturday, August 9 at 6:00PM.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Support group Meeting
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Speaker: Dr. Jordan Stiede, Clinical Psychologist & CBIT Therapist: Navigating Uncomfortable Tics
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Speakers: Dr. Scott Nau, Psychiatrist & Mrs. Jackie Nau, Author. We will also be celebrating our 1-year Anniversary.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Adults Only: Open Dialog
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Speaker: Marleen Sundgaard, Rocket Engineer at NASA: A Personal Story
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Support group Meeting
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
The support group is canceled due to the holiday.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Speaker: Nicole Hauch, Tips & Tricks: Navigating Rage Attacks/Meltdowns
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Speaker: Hunter Gouker: A Personal Story
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Speaker: Scott Loeff, Founder of Tourette Camp USA & TAA Wisconsin Board Member
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Speaker: Sara Barrows, Yoga Instructor (MS, RYT-200, RPYT), and former School Counselor
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, August 7, 2024
Speaker: Melissa Mederos, Author of Tic & Twitch
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Speaker: Nicole Hauch, A Personal Story
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Speaker: Melody Cesar, School Psychologist: Navigating School, and IEPs & 504s
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Welcome to our opening in-person support group meeting!
Milwaukee vs. Kane County
Melissa Mederos
author of Tic & Twitch
is speaking with us in August!
Join us for a
Milwaukee
Milkmen Game!
We are honored to be the
featured non-profit at the
August 20th, 2024, 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.
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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)