Nip in the Bud with Lucy Toghill: Understanding Tourette's Syndrome - for school professionals.

Lucy works part time at the Charity Tourette's Action and consults with schools and education professionals to optimise understanding of, and support for pupils with TS. She provides resources and training to education provisions in order to increase their knowledge and understanding and to help them learn how best to support a learner with TS. Lucy has a background of SEN in schools and has worked in mainstream schools as a primary school teacher for 15 years before joining Tourette's Action. She also has a son with TS.Today we talk about Tourette’s Syndrome, what this means and how it may present. We also speak about how parents and carers can support a child with TS and where they can find information and advice as well as a thriving community that they will be welcomed in to.Tourette's Action: https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/Disclaimer: The content provided in the Nip in the Bud podcasts is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to replace or serve as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health issue.Nip in the Bud - Where to get helphttps://nipinthebud.org/where-to-get-help/