Join Dr. Zinner for an update on tics, Tourette syndrome, and ADHD. Tics occur in up to 1 in every 4 children at some point. For most, these tics will be a temporary "rite of passage" of childhood, but for many, their tics will persist. Among these children, tics usually will be one of several related problems that can interfere with learning, social interactions and general health. Dr. Zinner will explore the 100-year history of Tourette syndrome, what we now understand about how and why people have tics, and more important, why tics relate to ADHD and other challenges in behavior and brain-based development. He will answer questions about evaluation and management for tics and these co-occurring conditions. How do kids with tics deal with peers and teachers in the social environment?
Samuel Zinner, MD is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician with the U.W. and Seattle Children's Hospital. His research and educational interests focus on tic disorders and their frequent co-occurring conditions, including challenges in neurological development and behavior. Dr. Zinner served on the Medical Advisory Board of the national Tourette Association for 15 years, and has been a frequent national and international speaker on the topic of Tourette syndrome and co-occurring conditions.
