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Debunking the Stigma of Coprophenomena

Coprophenomena - such as coprolalia and copropraxia - are among the most misunderstood and stigmatized features of Tourette syndrome, often misrepresented in media and public perception. But what is the clinical reality behind these behaviours?

Join us for an insightful session with Professor Andrea E. Cavnna exploring what coprophenomena are, why they are neurological and involuntary, and how they impact daily life. We’ll unpack common myths, highlight other socially challenging symptoms like non-obscene socially inappropriate behaviours (NOSIB), and share lived-experience perspectives - helping to foster greater understanding and reduce stigma.

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
🕒 Time: 19:00 CEST / 6pm GMT   
📍 Location: online event via Zoom

Prof. Cavanna is a neurologist and neuropsychiatrist at the University of Birmingham, internationally recognized for his research on Tourette syndrome, tic disorders, and obsessive-compulsive spectrum conditions. Combining clinical expertise with neuroscience, he advances understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders while promoting awareness and care worldwide.

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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.  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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