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The Tourette Association of America Missouri Chapter is a volunteer led, nonprofit organization supporting the needs of individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders. We are committed to raising public awareness and fostering social acceptance; advancing scientific understanding, treatment options and care; educating professionals to better serve the needs of children, adults and families challenged by Tourette and Tic Disorders; advocating for public policies and services that promote positive school, work and social environments; Providing help, hope and a supportive community across the nation; and empowering our community to deal with the complexities of this spectrum of disorders.
Missouri also has Centers of Excellence at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City and Washington University/Movement Disorders Center in St. Louis.
Services
Our chapter hosts a number of meetings and events throughout the year. Please contact [email protected] to be added to our e-blast list.
Also, head directly to our events website: https://missouritsa.org/get-involved/meetings-events/
Location: contact: [email protected]
Contact:
Carrie Swearingen
660-441-3593
Brandy VanVoorst
718-224-2999 ext. 228
Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO
Director: Keith Coffman, M.D.
Co-Director: James Batterson, M.D.
Contact: (816) 234-3674
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108
Washington University/Movement Disorders Center, St. Louis, MO
Director: Kevin J. Black, MD
Contact: 314-362-6908 for information and appointments
660 S. Euclid Ave / Campus Box 8111
St Louis, MO 63110
Learn more about the TAA Centers of Excellence Program!
The TAA Youth Ambassador Program brings together, trains and supports teens to advocate for and talk about Tourette and Tic Disorders in their community, with their elected officials and before their peers at school, sports leagues, scout troops, camps and after-school programs. Learn More
The Greater MO Chapter has a specially trained ambassador who can speak directly to children and youth. To contact the current ambassadors, Brady Whelihan, call 573-825-2167 or Mia Eschman, call 618-210-7296.
The TAA conducts in-service presentations around the state with various schools on an as needed basis. It can make a tremendous difference in your child’s academic experience to have the school staff educated about the many facets of TS. Learn More
To contact the Greater MO Chapter Educational Liaison, Lynn Dunlap, call 314 – 984 – 9019 or email [email protected].
