Other Resources and Internet Links for Tourette Syndrome and related conditions
Tourette Syndrome Association (National/United States) 4240 Bell Boulevard Bayside, New York 11361-2861 (718) 224-2999 www.tsa-usa.org/ (Website includes publications such as national newsletter, fact sheets and publications. Annual report is also available on-line.)
Links for the Washington State Area
Northwest Chapter of Ch.A.D.D. (Children and adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) 330 SW 43rd, K-151 Renton,WA 98055 (206) 622-2127 http://www.nwchadd.org/
The Crisis Clinic of King County - provides crisis intervention and information and referral efficiently, effectively and with compassion to all people of King County.
Or Call (206) 461-3222. www.crisisclinic.org/
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) Helpline.
The SHIBA helpline is a network of trained volunteers who educate, assist, and advocate for consumers about health insurance issues.
24-hour toll-free referral hot line number to obtain the number of your nearest county office: 1-800-397-4422 www.insurance.wa.gov/shiba/helpline.htm
Washington PAVE (Parents are Vital in Education).
This organization exists to help you advocate for your child in the classroom. They are experts on the various state and federal statutes dealing with special education for children with disabilities. www.washingtonpave.com/
Learning Disabilities Association of Washington.
This organization provides diagnostic assistance, counseling, tutoring, life skills training, advocacy and general information and referral for individuals and families affected by learning and attentional disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of Washington 7819 159th Place NE Redmond, WA 98052 1-800-LD-6-ADHD www.ldawa.org/
"DO-IT" Disabilities Opportunities Internet Working Technology - associated with the University of Washington www.washington.edu/doit/
Other Tourette Syndrome-Related Links
For general Tourette Syndrome-related links see tourette.net
ADD Resources - a national non-profit organization for people with ADD.
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation PO Box 70 Milford, CT 06460 (203) 878-5669 www.ocfoundation.org
The Medicine Program - Functions, in cooperation with the physician, to assist patients who may qualify to enroll in one or more of the many patient assistance programs now available. These programs provide prescription medicine free-of-charge to individuals in need, regardless of age, if they meet the sponsor's criteria. www.themedicineprogram.com/
The Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy (ACN) - a nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring advanced and complementary treatments for neurological conditions. We are presently focusing on autism, Tourette syndrome, attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity, obsessive compulsive disorder, and learning disabilities. www.latitudes.org/