One of the nation’s leading schools for children with complex learning disabilities, Brehm Preparatory School, will host a workshop about Tourette syndrome.The conference, which will take place on Dec. 19, 2008, from 8:30 – 4:00 p.m., will provide information about how the condition is diagnosed, how it can be managed in the classroom and disorders associated with it. The workshop is geared towards educators and professionals who may be faced with unique challenges when dealing with children who have Tourette syndrome.
The Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) is a sponsor of this event, which will be taking place at Brehm Preparatory School in the Student Activities Center. This 7-hour conference is eligible for continuing education credits and paperwork will be available on-site.
Susan Conners, M. Ed. who is an education specialist for the National Tourette Syndrome Association and served on the TSA board of directors will be the presenter. The mission of the TSA is to identify the cause of, find the cure for and control the effects of Tourette syndrome.
To find out more, or to attend the free conference/workshop, contact Brittany Morlan at 618.457.0371 or bmorlan@brehm.org.
Brehm Preparatory School is a 501 (c) (3) non-for-profit, located in Carbondale, IL. with a mission to empower students with complex learning disabilities to recognize and optimize their full potential.
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