We’re so excited for you to explore the presentations at TIC-CON26! Visit the tabs below and click on the session titles to learn more about the presentations, the presenters, and which time each will be held. Please note that we are continuing to add sessions, so check back soon to see updates.  

Research Symposium: Friday - June 12, 2026

Family & Community Conference: Saturday & Sunday - June 13-14, 2026


Have questions? Please contact conference@tourette.org

Sessions:

Teen Summit
Adult Support Groups
1) Research Symposium
Breakfast
Association of Lifetime Environmental Stress with Clinical Phenotype in Adults with Tourette Syndrome 
Behavior Therapy for Tourette Syndrome: 40 Years of Progress 
Characterizing Common and Rare Genetic Variants in Parent-Child Trios with Chronic Tic Disorders 
Family Matters: Connections in Tics, OCD, and ADHD 
Functional Tic-Like Behaviors and Social Media Influence on Tics 
Lunch
Cognitive Changes to Action Learning and Suppression in Tourette Syndrome: Dissecting Neurochemical and Behavioral Phenotypes in a Novel Genetic Mouse Model 
What Happened When We Combined CBIT with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)? Findings from Phase 1 of the CBIT+TMS Trial
Empowering Caregivers: Considerations for a Group Caregiver Focused CBIT Model 
Translating Proposed Criteria into a Clinical Tool for the Diagnosis of Functional Tic-Like Behaviors in Youth: Refining the Criteria and Reliability Findings 
Aberrant Connectivity within the Somato-Cognitive Action Network in Parkinson’s Disease: A Novel Framework for Motor-Cognitive Circuit Dysfunction in Tourette Syndrome 
Tourette’s in Women Study Preliminary Results
Welcome Reception
2) Family & Community: All Audiences
Breakfast
Registration Open
Exhibit Hall Open
Enhancing Psychosocial Treatment Approaches for Tic Disorders Among Autistic Children and Adolescents 
The Lived Experience of Receiving Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery from a Tourette Syndrome and Psychiatric Standpoint 
Race, Culture, Tourette Syndrome, and Other Tic Disorders 
United in the Storm: Nurturing the Couple Relationship Amid Tic-Related Stress 
Lunch
Making Disclosure Work for You: Lessons from Social Science 
Connecting with Your Local Government: Working with Community Leaders to Expand Awareness and Inclusion 
One System: Understanding the Connection of Tourette Syndrome and Mental Health 
Keynote & Evening Activity
Breakfast
Registration Open
Exhibit Hall Open
Executive Dysfunction: Its Impact on Tic Symptoms and Strategies for Success 
Guiding Independence: Using a Collaborative Framework for Assistive Technology Decisions 
3) Family & Community: Medical
Beyond “Only 10%”: Coprolalia, Stigma, and (Not) Being the Stereotype 
Sensory and (Non-Tic) Motor Features in Individuals with Tic Disorders: Avenues for New Insights and Interventions 
Leveraging AI to Enhance CBIT Delivery: Practical Tools for Clinicians Treating Tic Disorders 
The Order of Care: Applying PEMDAS to Tourette Syndrome and Co-Occurring Conditions
Advancing the Treatment Toolbox: The Past, Present, and Future of Care
The "Self" and Tourette Syndrome 
4) Family & Community: Elementary School
What Makes Me... ME
This is Me: A Writing Workshop for Kids with Tourette Syndrome
My Power Up Kit: Awesome Tools That Help Me Feel Strong! 
Building My Toolbox: Strategies to Navigate Distress and Sensory Overload 
5) Family & Community: Middle School
Tics & Bullying: From Struggle to Strength 
Let’s Groove! – Music Making and its Social-Emotional Benefits 
"Beneath the Teal Tree Branch": Growing Up with Tourette Syndrome
Authentic Voices: Writing Tourette Syndrome into Stories that Matter 
6) Family & Community: High School
The Lifelong Use of Self-Advocacy and Self-Accommodation from the Perspective of an Adult with Tourette Syndrome 
Be a Researcher! What Do You Want to Discover About Tics? 
From High School to College: Navigating the Transition with Tourette Syndrome
Walking Beside Them: Siblings and the TS Journey 
More Than Tics: Empowering Youth with Tourette Syndrome to Advocate and Thrive 
How Fostering Passions Empowers Youth with Tourette Syndrome 
How to Not Only Survive but Thrive in High School 
7) Family & Community: Parent & Guardian
Sharing Fifty Years of Advocacy Tips for Parents and Guardians 
It’s A Family Affair: The Trials and Tribulations of a Tourette Syndrome Diagnosis 
A 360 View of Tourette Syndrome: The Lived and Professional Experiences of a Family with TS 
Seated at Both Sides of the Table: A Mom and Special Ed Teacher’s Perspective on IEP/504 Meetings and Supporting Students with Tourette Syndrome 
Siblings, Tics, and Relationships: Exploring the Impact of Tourette Syndrome on the Sibling and Parent Dynamic 
8) Family & Community: Adult & Young Adult
People Need People: The Importance of Having a Support System 
Neurodiversity + Self-Acceptance 
Advocating for Yourself at Work: Understanding Reasonable Accommodations 
Proof of Life After Diagnosis: Finding Community Beyond Coping