Milford student spreads word about Tourette
This News Article was in the Milford-Miami Advertiser, July 7th 2010. Tanner gave a presentation to the Neurology Department at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in June. We were contacted by a reporter, who was excited to publish the story in the community paper showing what an excellent program the Youth Ambassador program is. Tanner really enjoyed speaking with her. He is excited to get going with his presentations in the community.
If you know of any community groups who would be interested in hearing this presentation please email us the contact information and we would be happy to contact them. We have continued to spread the information around the local school districts by emailing and mailing information to the local school districts. It is always helpful to have a personal contact.
If you weren't aware of the Tourette Syndrome Youth Ambassador Program, here is a little overview of what we do.
The Youth Ambassador Program was was started in 2002 by Jennifer Zwilling along with her mother Jane, and siblings Amanda and Eric. They developed a program which teaches teens to raise awareness about Tourette Syndrome; to advocate for themselves and for others and to educate their peers and younger children with accuate information by going into classrooms, schools and clubs to teach understanding, sensitivity and tolerance of TS and its symptoms while displacing the myths and steriotypes that are often attributed to and associated with this misunderstood and misdoagnosed disorder.
Gives a 30-45 minute presentation which can be adapted to many different group types. He shares his personal experiences, and also provides a very interactive way of understanding what it is like to have Tourette Syndrome and OCD.
Tanner is the Tourette Syndrome Associate Youth Ambassador for the state of Ohio, and Northern Kentucky. If you are interested in scheduling a presentation please contact Cari Hutchison at morethantics@gmail.com or by calling 513-569-2982.
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