Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada

Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada

The Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada (or TSFC) is a Canadian voluntary organization based in Toronto, Ontario. It was formed in 1976, [* Kushner, HI. "A cursing brain?: The histories of Tourette syndrome". Harvard University Press, 2000, p. 182. ISBN 0-674-00386-1] and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with or affected by Tourette syndrome through programs of education, advocacy, self-help and the promotion of research. [cite web| url=http://www.tourette.ca/abouttsfc.php |title=About TSFC|publisher=Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada|accessdate=2007-12-21] It has chapters in six Canadian provinces. [cite web|url=http://www.tourette.ca/chapters.php|title=Chapters|publisher= Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada|accessdate=2007-12-21]

The foundation is notable for its publications, [cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20050223164614/http://www.oacrs.com/News/2004/January/jan07.htm|title=Executive director calls education package useful tool for teachers: Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada to launch video, handbook for school boards|date=
January 7, 2004|author=Miller, Natalie|publisher=Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services|accessdate=2007-12-21
] including an educator's handbook and the 2004 film "Circle of Support", which had its premiere at the National Film Board of Canada. [cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20050121234718/http://www.oacrs.com/News/2004/October/Oct25.htm|title=Tourette Syndrome Foundation launches package for educators|date=October 25, 2004|author=Miller, Natalie|publisher=Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services|accessdate=2007-12-21]

References

External links

* [http://www.tourette.ca/ Official TSFC Website]


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