Educational Support

TOURETTE SYNDROME EDUCATION ADVOCACY

Tools needed by families and advocates when pursuing the best program options and services for our children
KATHY GIORDANO - TS Education Consultant
A parent of two adult children with Tourette Syndrome, Kathy Giordano is on staff as a national TSA Education Specialist. Over the past fifteen years, Ms. Giordano has presented workshops concerning educational, behavioral, and advocacy issues related to TS and co-occurring disorders to over 14,000 individuals. Previously, Ms.Giordano had been chair of national TSA's Advocacy Committee.
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Classroom Presentations and Sample Letters
*The following documents are copywritten by author Dawn Erickson. Reproduction is permitted for use as a template letter resource for parents. Use in written publications without permission is prohibited.

  • Example Classroom Parent Letter
  • Sample Letter for Classroom Presentation Request For Uncooperative School Principal
  • Classroom Presentation – Teacher Request Sample Letter
  • Example Classroom Speech about Tourette Syndrome Elementary Level (K – 4th)
  • Intro Letter to Classroom Teacher
  • Intro Letter to Classroom Teachers of Middle School Team
    Speech & Language Development Center - Buena Park
    This is a private school funding by the school district in which your child lives. There is no charge to you. Transportation is available.
    A southern California school and therapy center for students, ages six months to 21 years, who have special needs in the areas of language, learning and behavior, as well as typical peer models through Grade Six.