Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada

Tourette Canada (formerly Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada) is a Canadian voluntary organization based in Mississauga, Ontario. It was formed in 1976,^[1] and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with or affected by Tourette syndrome through programs of education, advocacy, self-help and support.^[2] It has affiliates in seven Canadian provinces.^[3]

Tourette Canada is notable for its publications,^[4] including an educator's handbook and the 2004 film Circle of Support, which had its premiere at the National Film Board of Canada^[5] and programming, including the innovative Virtual Community for Tourette ^[6]

References

1. • Kushner, HI. A cursing brain?: The histories of Tourette syndrome. Harvard University Press, 2000, p. 182. ISBN 0-674-00386-1
2. "About TSFC". Tourette Canada. Retrieved 2015-07-07.
3. "Chapters". Tourette Canada. Retrieved 2015-07-07.
4. Miller, Natalie (January 7, 2004). "Executive director calls education package useful tool for teachers: Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada to launch video, handbook for school boards". Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services. Archived from the original on 2005-02-23. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
5. Miller, Natalie (October 25, 2004). "Tourette Syndrome Foundation launches package for educators". Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services. Archived from the original on 2005-01-21. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
6. . Tourette Canada https://www.tourette.ca/virtual-community-for-tourette. Retrieved 2015-07-07. Missing or empty |title= (help)

External links

• Official Tourette Canada Website