EPISODE · Apr 14, 2025 · 1H
Advocating for Students with Tourette Syndrome with Dr. Hermetet
from Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast · host The Center for Effective Schools
In today's Season 4 finale of Not Your Average Schools Psychologist, Dr. Katrina Hermetet shares information about Tourette Syndrome, including prevalence, comorbidity, and treatment. She offers practical recommendations for addressing the needs of students with Tourette Syndrome in the classroom and through the assessment process. Dr. Hermetet also describes how she advocates for students and gives them a voice. Dr. Hermetet discusses the following resources for information about Tourette Syndrome and how you can advocate for students:Tourette Association of America: https://tourette.org/ Tourette Association of America Resources: https://tourette.org/resources/overview/ Strategies for Advocacy: https://tourette.org/public-policy/take-action/ Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) Overview: https://tourette.org/research-medical/cbit-overview/ Dr. Hermetet shares a story about Obed West, the 2025 award recipient for a Yes I Can Award for Self-Advocacy. For more information about Obed West and his story, see the Council for Exceptional Children press release: https://exceptionalchildren.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/Obed%20West%20-%20Self-Advocacy.pdf
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In today's Season 4 finale of Not Your Average Schools Psychologist, Dr. Katrina Hermetet shares information about Tourette Syndrome, including prevalence, comorbidity, and treatment. She offers practical recommendations for addressing the needs of students with Tourette Syndrome in the classroom and through the assessment process. Dr. Hermetet also describes how she advocates for students and gives them a voice. Dr. Hermetet discusses the following resources for information about Tourette Syndrome and how you can advocate for students:Tourette Association of America: https://tourette.org/ Tourette Association of America Resources: https://tourette.org/resources/overview/ Strategies for Advocacy: https://tourette.org/public-policy/take-action/ Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) Overview: https://tourette.org/research-medical/cbit-overview/ Dr. Hermetet shares a story about Obed West, the 2025 award recipient for a Yes I Can Award for Self-Advocacy. For more information about Obed West and his story, see the Council for Exceptional Children press release: https://exceptionalchildren.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/Obed%20West%20-%20Self-Advocacy.pdf
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