Tourette's and Tics Adult Group

In November myself, and two other people with TS are starting a new Plymouth based meet up group for adults in a very trendy cafe! We want to start this group to meet like minded people, and to give adults the opportunity to share experiences of TS and Tics.

This group is for adult's with Tourette Syndrome/tics and all things in between. Tourette Syndrome often occurs with other related conditions (also called co-occurring conditions). It is important to know that people with conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivitydisorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are welcome to come along...infact, we have an open doors policy, this is a fully inclusive group and open to all.

You might be someone interested in TS? Or know someone that has TS and want to find out more. So come along and join us for a coffee! We meet every 1st Monday of the month at Prime Cafe- on Ebrington Street. If you have any questions please do drop us a line on the event page- link below and we will be happy to talk.

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Comment below if you have any questions and thoughts!

Clair, Alex and Lee

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