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Business Awareness Session: Understanding Tourette syndrome
This engaging and informative webinar is tailored for businesses looking to enhance their awareness of Tourette syndrome (TS) and its impact. The session aims to build understanding, dispel myths, and equip participants with practical strategies to support individuals with TS in various settings.
Length: 1 - 1.5 hours
Format: Interactive Webinar
Price: £200
What the Webinar Covers:
- What is Tourette syndrome?
- A comprehensive overview of TS, including its definition, symptoms, and how it varies from person to person
- An outline of types of tics including motor, vocal, simple and complex tics
- Contributing Factors
- Identifying factors that can exacerbate or reduce tics, including stress, fatigue, sensory stimuli, and environment
- Learn about what causes tics and why they can change over time
- Myth-Busting: Common Misconceptions About Tourette syndrome
- Addressing stereotypes and misinformation
- Debunking myths to foster better understanding and acceptance in business environments
- Supporting business to be inclusive, safe and supportive services for customers or service users with TS
- Co-Occurring Conditions
- An overview of common co-occurring conditions like ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and autism
- How these conditions interact with TS and their potential impact in customer interactions
- Tourette's Impact on Individuals and Businesses
- How TS affects individuals in daily life, including physical, social, and emotional aspect.
- Understanding the broader implications for customer service, employee engagement, and workplace diversity
- How You Can Support People Living with Tourette's
- Practical strategies for interacting with customers, service users, or clients with TS
- How to foster a supportive, judgment-free environment that respects individual needs
- Reasonable adjustments which can support individuals with tic disorders to access services
- Support Available from Tourettes Action
- An introduction to the resources, guidance, and services offered by Tourettes Action
- How businesses can partner with or access support to further their understanding and inclusivity efforts
- Gain the opportunity to become a Tourette’s friendly organisation
- Q&A Session
- An open forum for participants to ask questions, and share experiences
Why Choose These Training Sessions?
- Enhance Awareness: Gain a deeper understanding of Tourette syndrome and its impact on individuals and businesses
- Foster Inclusivity: Learn practical ways to support customers with TS, aligning with your organisation’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Dispel Misconceptions: Equip your team with accurate knowledge to challenge stereotypes and create a more inclusive and understanding service environment
- Leverage Expert Guidance: Access resources and expert advice from Tourettes Action, a leading organisation supporting individuals with TS
This session is ideal for businesses that interact with diverse groups of people and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture for both customers and employees. By attending, you’ll empower your team with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful difference and to foster positive customer service experiences for clients with tics and involuntary movements.