Tourette Canada Explained

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 eight 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 Virtual Community for Tourette.[6]

Notes and References

  2. Web site: About TSFC. Tourette Canada. 2015-07-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20150119033954/http://www.tourette.ca/abouttsfc.php#. 2015-01-19. dead.
  3. Web site: Chapters. Tourette Canada. 2015-07-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20090302091316/http://www.tourette.ca/chapters.php#. 2009-03-02. dead.
  4. Web site: Executive director calls education package useful tool for teachers: Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada to launch video, handbook for school boards. January 7, 2004. Miller, Natalie. Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services. 2007-12-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20050223164614/http://www.oacrs.com/News/2004/January/jan07.htm . 2005-02-23.
  5. Web site: Tourette Syndrome Foundation launches package for educators. October 25, 2004. Miller, Natalie. Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services. 2007-12-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20050121234718/http://www.oacrs.com/News/2004/October/Oct25.htm . 2005-01-21.
  6. Web site: Virtual Community for Tourette « Tourette Canada. Tourette Canada. 2015-07-07.

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