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Information and application forms for support for people with Tourette Syndrome.
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Leaflets
A Guide to Personal Independence Payment
A guide from TA to Personal Independence Payments.
Factsheet - Accessing Services
This factsheet outlines what Equality law requires of service providers to make sure that disabled people are not put at a dis-advantage to non-disabled people; and also explains what action to take if you do experience barriers to accessing a service.
Factsheet - benefits and TS
This factsheet outlines a list of benefits which people with TS may be entitled to, and a list of organisations who offer specialist benefit advice and information.
Factsheet - Disability Rights
TS is considered a disability under UK law which prohibits people with the condition being discriminated against because of it.
Children & young people
Factsheet - EHCP and TS
A comprehensive guide to the EHCP process.
Download 1692794160_Factsheet---Education,-health-and-care-plans.pdf
Factsheet - housing and TS
We have outlined some potential housing issues that people with TS could face, and how you might look to resolve them.
Factsheet - social taboos and TS
A factsheet looking at coprophenomena, the involuntary expression of socially unacceptable words or gestures.
Factsheet - transport and TS
This factsheet discusses what challenges may arise when using different modes of transport, and suggestions to help improve your travel experiences.
For professionals
Factsheet for Employers
We have created this factsheet for employers including information about TS and the Equality Act, reasonable adjustments, interview tips and some useful examples of adapting the social, physical and sensory environments in the workplace for an employee with TS.
Tic Attack document only - A4 Easy print
Easy print version of the A4 Tic Attacks document, for adults and children.
Tic Attack document only - A4 Easy print, child friendly version
Adapted version of the Tic Attacks document for children, with images.
TS Passport - A4 Easy print
Easy print version of the TS Passport for adults and children.
TS Passport with Tic Attacks sheet - A4 Easy print
Easy print version of the TS Passport for adults and children, with Tic Attacks sheet.
Children & young people
TS Social Story
A learning tool to help support the exchange of information between children with TS and their teachers, friends and others in social situations.
Books
Can I Tell You About Tourette Syndrome? - Mal Leicester
A guide about TS for friends, family and professionals.
