Welcome to Tourette
Support & Education
We provide education, resources, and a supportive community for people living with Tourette syndrome and their families. It's free to join and participate.
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
Support Group & Events!
Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 6:30PM-9:00PM
Milwaukee Milkmen Game (more information to follow)
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Support Group Meeting
Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 11:00AM-12:00PM
South Milwaukee Heritage Parade. Join us as we will be in the parade, and throwing out fun prizes! Parade route: Begins at 8th & Milwaukee Avenues, heads west on Milwaukee to 16th Avenue, then turns north before ending at the 16th & Manitoba Avenues.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Support Group Meeting. We will be celebrating our 2nd year Anniversary!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10:00AM-4:00PM
Milwaukee Zoo Tourette Syndrome Community Picnic & Book Signing with Brad Cohen & Jackie Nau. Bring a picnic lunch, listen to amazing speakers, meet new people, and have fun (drinks will be provided). The event will take place at the Zoo terrace.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 4:30PM-7:00PM
Racine County Special Needs Resource Fair. This event will take place at the Burlington High School (400 Mc Canna Pkwy, Burlington WI). This free event, organized by local school districts and the ADRC of Racine County, connects families, and services for individuals with disabilities. We will have a table at the event. Please come say hello, and learn more about what we do at the TSE!
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00PM
"I Swear" FREE Movie Screening. The event will take place at AMC Mayfair, Auditorium 1 (2500 N Mayfair Rd. Suite M186, Wauwatosa, WI). Tickets are free but you must register as seats are limited. This event is hosted by the TAA. Click here to register.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Support Group Meeting and Tics & Kicks Kickball Showdown (Adults vs Kids). The kids won, but not without a good fight from the adults! The score was 16-18. Until next time...
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Speaker: Brooke Miller, President, OCD Wisconsin
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Speaker: Christine Conelea, PhD, Associate Professor & Clinical Psychologist, Minnesota Tic and Compulsivity Lab
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Wisconsin Tourette Association Virtual Event
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Support group Meeting
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Speaker: Monika Berg & Sean Newman, A Sibling Story
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
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 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
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 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Support group Meeting
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Speaker: Dr. Jordan Stiede, Clinical Psychologist & CBIT Therapist: Navigating Uncomfortable Tics
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Speakers: Dr. Scott Nau, Psychiatrist & Mrs. Jackie Nau, Author. We will also be celebrating our 1-year Anniversary.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Adults Only: Open Dialog
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Speaker: Marleen Sundgaard, Rocket Engineer at NASA: A Personal Story
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Support group Meeting
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
The support group is canceled due to the holiday.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Speaker: Nicole Hauch, Tips & Tricks: Navigating Rage Attacks/Meltdowns
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Speaker: Hunter Gouker: A Personal Story
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Speaker: Scott Loeff, Founder of Tourette Camp USA & TAA Wisconsin Board Member
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
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 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Speaker: Melissa Mederos, Author of Tic & Twitch
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Speaker: Nicole Hauch, A Personal Story
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Speaker: Melody Cesar, School Psychologist: Navigating School, and IEPs & 504s
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 6:00PM-7:30PM
Welcome to our opening in-person support group meeting!
Join us for a
Milwaukee
Milkmen Game!
Thursday, August 13th at 6:30PM
Milwaukee Milkmen vs. Chicago Dogs!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10:00AM-4:00PM
Please join us for an inspiring Tourette community event where individuals, families, and supporters can come together to connect! We are honored to welcome Brad Cohen, who will share his powerful journey and sign copies of his book, Front of the Class: how Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had.
Also joining us is Jackie Nau, who will speak about her experiences and sign her book, Click, Tic, Jerk, and Hop. We are thrilled to host them both. This event is brought to you by the TSE and the TAA.
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.
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