Understanding and Managing Tourette Syndrome with Mary Shouse

Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 60 Introduction to Stress-Free IEP® Welcome to the Stress-Free IEP® podcast, hosted by Frances Shefter, CEO and attorney of Shefter Law. This podcast supports parents and educators dealing with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). More details and past episodes are available at Shefter Law. Meet Mary Shouse: Occupational Therapist Specializing in Tourette Syndrome Today's guest is Mary Shouse, an occupational therapist specializing in Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders. She is the founder of Help for Tics and author of "Breaking the Tic Cycle." Mary combines the sensory system with behavioral therapy to help clients manage their tics and live their best lives. Understanding Tourette Syndrome and Its Prevalence Tourette Syndrome is more common than most people realize. Up to 20 percent of children ages 6 to 17 experience tics, with many being transient. However, one in 162 children has Tourette Syndrome, often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Tourette often coexists with ADHD and OCD, forming the Tourette triad. Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics, often beginning in childhood. Visit Tourette Association of America’s website for more information and resources: https://tourette.org Learn more about Mary Shouse:  * Connect with Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-shouse-b7835a98/   * Visit Mary’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUuxvESLF70   * Visit Mary’s business website: http://www.helpfortics.com   * Follow Help for Tics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091683774956    * Follow Mary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowered.over.tics  * Check out Mary’s book, Breaking the Tic Cycle: Practical Solutions for Tourette Syndrome & Tic Disorders, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-TIC-Cycle-Practical-Solutions/dp/B0CNSCCQ4Y *********************************** Stress-Free IEP®:  Frances Shefter is an Education Attorney and Advocate who is committed to helping her clients have a Stress-Free IEP® experience. In each podcast, Frances interviews inspiring people to share information, educate you, empower you and help you get the knowledge you need. Watch more episodes of Stress-Free IEP®:  * On website: https://shefterlaw.com/blog  * On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCff0foIeCETrWbtsQSDwckQ Connect and learn more from your host, Frances Shefter:  * https://shefterlaw.com/#contact-me  * https://shefterlaw.com  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesshefter  * https://www.facebook.com/ShefterLawPA  * https://twitter.com/shefterlawpa  * https://www.instagram.com/shefterlawpa  * https://www.tiktok.com/@shefterlawpa