All About an Educators Guide to Tourette Syndrome

Childhood tics are quite common and are reported as occurring in approximately 4 to 18% of school aged children. The purpose of this course is to provide information about Tourette Syndrome (TS) and how school aged children can be supported in school. The course will cover both information about the disorder as well as strategies for supporting and instructing students with TS. This course is appropriate for all educators K-12, ELA, Social Studies, Math, Science, ESL, Special Education, Art and Music, Physical Education, School Psychologists, Guidance Counselors ,Social Workers Speech/Language teachers and therapists, OT & PT’s. Common Core Learning Standards are addressed.
Course Objectives:
1. Participants will research the essential features of Tourette’s and related disorders
2. Participants will consider the implication and effects of TS on classroom performance and school attendance
3. Participants will identify strategies and supports for students with TS and related symptoms
4. Participants will learn how to create a plan to support their students

ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only