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Part III: A Practical Model for Schools

Talking about Tourette Syndrome in schools isn’t always straightforward. Teachers often wonder: How can we explain tics and associated behaviors clearly, respectfully, and based on evidence?

In this session, we’ll introduce a practical model for school awareness talks — covering what’s essential, what to avoid, and lessons learned from real-life experiences. You’ll gain strategies to foster empathy, understanding, and inclusion in the classroom.

We’ll also create space for sharing opinions and experiences with participants from different countries, giving everyone the opportunity to learn from each other and apply insights in their own schools.

Join us to learn, connect, and be part of positive change in education!

📅 Date: Thursday, NOV 13th, 2025
🕒 Time: 16:00 CET  
📍 Location: online event via Zoom

This webinar will be hosted by Roxana Apollonio, clinical Neuropsychologist and TTAG Vice President. Her guest at this online event is Kathy Giordano – Education Specialist and leader in international Tourette Awareness. Kathy is also Chair of the TTAG International Education Committee.bi-Jaoude is Medical Director of the Ambulatory Psychiatry program at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, where he also leads the Provincial Pediatric Tics and Tourette Clinic. He also works at the Tourette Syndrome Neurodevelopmental Clinic at the Toronto Western Hospital. His area of clinical specialization and academic focus is in developmental neuropsychiatry. He also has a particular interest in critical evaluation of fundamental concepts in psychiatry, and influences in knowledge development and dissemination.  Dr. Elia Abi-JaoudeDr. Elia Abi-Jaoude is Medical Director of the Ambulatory Psychiatry program at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, where he also leads the Provincial Pediatric Tics and Tourette Clinic. He also works at the Tourette Syndrome Neurodevelopmental Clinic at the Toronto Western Hospital. His area of clinical specialization and academic focus is in developmental neuropsychiatry. He also has a particular interest in critical evaluation of fundamental concepts in psychiatry, and influences in knowledge development and dissemination.Dr. Elia Abi-Jaoude is Medical Director of the Ambulatory Psychiatry program at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, where he also leads the Provincial Pediatric Tics and Tourette Clinic. He also works at the Tourette Syndrome Neurodevelopmental Clinic at the Toronto Western Hospital. His area of clinical specialization and academic focus is in developmental neuropsychiatry. He also has a particular interest in critical evaluation of fundamental concepts in psychiatry, and influences in knowledge development and dissemination.

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