Good Luck!!!

My friend’s son also has Tourettes and has never needed services. I am sure that their are students that the syndrome has effected to an extent that their academics have suffered along with their social abilities, but I haven’t seen a case severe enough in my district. Sorry

He also sees a Speech and language teacher, although this will be under review soon. It may no longer be necessary.

The school district where I live (California) have been very accomodating and willing to do whatever it takes to help my son learn (and he is!). This was before the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was reauthorized to include students with TS. I’m thankful to the district for meeting my son’s needs before being mandated to by law!

see link

http://www.tsa-usa.org/news/TOURETTEOHI0806.htm

My son is also included and joins in with the whole student body. He has learned how to be friends with the “regular” kids as well as those that learn differently. Most of the kids he has been in classes with are mildly autistic, have cerebal palsey and the like. It is very important to me that he is in an LD class and not and ED class. He is not a disciplinary problem and he does not shout curse words. He is sweet, smart, and wicked funny! I would not trade him for the world!