The Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation is honored to host the upcoming Atlanta Tourette Syndrome Conference! We look forward to you joining us!
2015 TOURETTE SYNDROME CONFERENCE
“Breaking Down the Barriers Conference”
June 6, 2015
Atlanta, GA
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Ramada Plaza Atlanta Capitol Park Hotel
Our goal is to break down the barriers that individuals with TS, OCD, and ADHD face at home, school and in social settings.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Justin Bachman, Sue Conners and Sheryl Pruitt
Conference Agenda for Parents, Educators and Professionals
Agenda for Saturday Conference
8:00-8:30
Arrival and Registration
8:30-9:30
Welcome by Brad Cohen then Keynote Speaker Justin Bachman: Living Loud: Can You Hear It?
9:45-11:15
Speaker – Sue Conners – Tourette Syndrome and OCD Awareness
11:15-12:30
Lunch Provided
12:30-2:00
Speaker – Sue Conners – Parental Rights for IEP’s and 504 Plans
2:15-3:15
Speaker – Sheryl Pruitt – Can’t Find It? Can’t Remember It? Executive Dysfunction and It’s Impact on Memory
3:15-4:00
Speaker – Q & A Panel with Parents
Agenda for Children’s Conference
8:00am-4:00pm
Children ages 5-17 will have the opportunity to hear Brad Cohen and Justin Bachman speak. We will be addressing Bullying Issues, Advocacy Issues and Social Skills Issues. Children will have fun with entertainment provided and have a chance to socialize with peers during lunch! Siblings are welcome to participate.
*Children will be supervised in a room across from the adults. Should they be unable to participate in the program, we will notify you to come support our staff and help your child take a break from the action.
8:00-8:30 Arrival and Registration
8:30 -9:30 Brad Cohen and Justin Bachman (Living Loud)
9:45-11:15 Social Skills Program
11:15-12:00 Lunch
12:00-1:00 Magic Show
1:00-2:00 Advocacy Training with Justin Bachman and Tommy Molter (Georgia TSA Youth Ambassador)
2:15-3:15 Bullying Issues
3:15-4:00 Closing
Agenda for Adults with TS Conference
8:00am-4:00pm
We plan to provide adults with TS an opportunity to break out in their own space to have conversation during parts of the day. Adults are welcome to participate in the main sessions also.
8:30 -9:30 Brad Cohen and Justin Bachman (Living Loud)
9:45-10:15 Introductions among adults
10:15-11:15 Discussion among adults on your topics of interest. Determined by the group
11:15-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:00 Improv with Darin Bush discussing life with TS, ADHD/ADD, OCD and more!
2:15-3:15 Sheryl Pruitt and Executive Dysfunction Behaviors
3:15-4:00 Follow-up conversations among adult group
Agenda for Atlanta Braves Baseball Game
4:00-6:30pm
Tailgating and Socializing with other Families and Friends in Hotel Parking Lot
Bring your own tailgate chair if possible. Food will be provided. This will be a BYOB event if interested.
7:10pm
Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates at Turner Field
(Hotel is walking distance to Turner Field)
Check out videos and photos from last year’s conference!
Learn more about the Atlanta Tourette Syndrome Conference by clicking HERE!!!
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