Tîm Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru / Wales Neurodivergence Team

It’s , and we’re pleased to share a series of short audio discussions about Tourette syndrome.

In these honest conversations, Dr Ed Palmer and Ione Georgakis from Tourettes Action explore not only the realities of Tourette syndrome, but also the different kinds of support that can help people thrive.

The series covers a wide range of topics, including misconceptions, day-to-day life, diagnosis, treatment, family support, education, workplace adjustments and reducing stigma in public spaces.

At the heart of these discussions is a simple but important message, reflected in Tourettes Action’s campaign: people with Tourette syndrome cannot choose or control their tics, but society can choose how it responds.

Greater understanding, kindness and acceptance can make a real difference.

Tourettes FAQs - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team Welcome to our Tourettes FAQs page. Here you will find a collection of short audio discussions featuring Dr Ed Palmer and Ione Georgakis from Tourettes Action. These conversations explore a range of topics relating to Tourette syndrome, offering clear, accessible insights and sharing knowledge to he...

Mae’n ac rydym yn falch o rannu cyfres o drafodaethau sain byr yn ymwneud â syndrom Tourette.

Yn y sgyrsiau onest hyn mae Dr Ed Palmer ac Ione Georgakis o Tourettes Action yn archwilio nid yn unig realiti Tourette’s, ond hefyd y gwahanol fathau o gefnogaeth all helpu pobl i ffynnu.

Mae’r gyfres yn ymdrin ag ystod eang o bynciau, gan gynnwys camsyniadau, bywyd o ddydd i ddydd, diagnosis, triniaeth, cefnogaeth i’r teulu, addysg, addasiadau i’r gweithle a lleihau stigma mewn mannau cyhoeddus.

Yn greiddiol i’r trafodaethau hyn mae neges syml ond pwysig, a adlewyrchir yn ymgyrch Tourettes Action: sy’n dweud na all pobl gyda Tourette’s ddewis na rheoli eu ticiau - ond gall cymdeithas ddewis sut mae’n ymateb.

Gall mwy o ddealltwriaeth, caredigrwydd a derbyn yn well wneud gwahaniaeth mawr.

Cwestiynau Cyffredin am Syndrom Tourette - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team Croeso i’n tudalen Cwestiynau Cyffredin am Syndrom Tourette. Yma fe welwch gasgliad o drafodaethau sain byr gyda Dr Ed Palmer ac Ione Georgakis o Tourettes Action. Mae’r sgyrsiau hyn yn archwilio ystod o bynciau sy’n ymwneud â syndrom Tourette, gan gynnig mewnwelediadau clir a hygyrch a rhann...

Autism Globe Coffee Morning with All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers. - AWF:

Join us next week for our coffee morning for Carers Week at Asda where we will be sharing information about carers rights.

📅 Date: Thursday 11th of June
⏰ Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
📌 Location: Asda Community Hall, Asda Cardiff Bay, Ferry Road Retail Park, CF11 OJR

The National Neurodivergence Team recently marked a significant transition.

We said a heartfelt thank you to Kirsty Jones on her retirement, recognising her dedication and the lasting impact she has had on neurodivergence work across Wales. We also warmly welcomed Julie Fox as our new Senior Policy Officer.

Read more about their contributions and this transition here.

National Neurodivergence Team Senior Policy Officer Update: Retirement and New Appointment - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team The National Neurodivergence Team marks an important moment of transition as we say a heartfelt thank you to Kirsty Jones on her retirement, and warmly welcome Julie Fox as our new Senior Policy Officer. Kirsty’s career has been defined by a steady and passionate commitment to improving understand...

Yn ddiweddar, nododd y Tîm Niwrowahaniaeth Cenedlaethol drawsnewidiad arwyddocaol.

Diolch o galon i Kirsty Jones ar ei hymddeoliad, gan gydnabod ei hymroddiad a'r effaith barhaol y mae wedi'i chael ar waith niwrowahaniaeth ledled Cymru. Croesawom Julie Fox yn gynnes hefyd fel ein Swyddog Polisi Uwch newydd.

👉 Darllenwch fwy am eu cyfraniadau a'r trawsnewidiad hwn yma:

Diweddariad Uwch Swyddog Polisi Tîm Niwrowahaniaeth Cenedlaethol: Ymddeoliad a Phenodiad Newydd - Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales | National Neurodivergence Team Mae’r Tîm Niwrowahaniaeth Cenedlaethol yn nodi moment bwysig wrth i ni ddweud diolch o galon i Kirsty Jones ar ei hymddeoliad, a rhoi croeso cynnes i Julie Fox fel ein Huwch Swyddog Polisi newydd. Mae gyrfa Kirsty wedi’i ddiffinio gan ymrwymiad cyson ac angerddol dros wella dealltwriaeth o awti...

Next in the series of audio discussions launching this : Treatment & Management Approaches

In this short discussion, Dr Ed Palmer and Ione Georgakis of Tourettes Action explore different approaches that can support people with Tourette syndrome. This includes behavioural therapies such as CBIT, the role of medication, and some of the challenges people may face in accessing support.

They also highlight that support is often about reducing the impact of tics and helping people manage them in ways that work for them.

Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/neurodivergence-wales/tourettes-faqs-treatment-management-approaches

Nesaf yn y gyfres o drafodaethau sain sy'n lansio'r hwn: Dulliau Triniaeth a Rheoli

Yn y drafodaeth fer hon, mae Dr Ed Palmer ac Ione Georgakis o Tourettes Action yn archwilio gwahanol ddulliau a all gefnogi pobl â syndrom Tourette. Mae hyn yn cynnwys therapïau ymddygiadol fel CBIT, rôl meddyginiaeth, a rhai o'r heriau y gall pobl eu hwynebu wrth gael mynediad at gymorth.

Maent hefyd yn tynnu sylw at y ffaith bod cymorth yn aml yn ymwneud â lleihau effaith ticiau a helpu pobl i'w rheoli mewn ffyrdd sy'n gweithio iddyn nhw.

Gwrandewch yma: https://soundcloud.com/neurodivergence-wales/tourettes-faqs-treatment-management-approaches

Many people have heard of Tourette Syndrome (TS), but misconceptions abound. It’s not about shouting obscenities - it’s a complex neurological condition that affects people in profound ways.

People living with TS experience a range of motor and vocal tics, which can be exhausting, painful, and emotionally draining. Yet, stereotypes and misinformation often lead to isolation and discrimination.

Education is key, in schools, workplaces, and communities, we must break the myths surrounding TS.

Watch our Community of Practice session with Tara Murphy: Tics & Tourette Syndrome: Differential Diagnosis & Co-Occurring Conditions to learn more: https://neurodivergencewales.org/en/resources/videos/community-of-practice-sessions/tara-murphy-tics-and-tourette-syndrome-differential-diagnosis-and-co-occurring-conditions/

Mae nifer wedi clywed am Syndrom Tourette (ST), ond mae camsyniadau yn helaeth. Nid gweiddi geiriau anweddus ydyw - mae’n gyflwr niwrolegol cymhleth sy’n effeithio ar bobl mewn ffyrdd difrifol.

Mae pobl sy’n byw gyda ST yn profi ticiau corfforol a llafar amrywiol, sy’n gallu bod yn flinedig, poenus ac achosi pwysau emosiynol. Ond, mae stereoteip a chamsyniadau’n aml yn arwain at unigedd a gwahaniaethu.

Mae addysgu yn allweddol - mewn ysgolion, gweithleoedd a chymunedau, mae’n rhaid i ni chwalu’r mythau’n ymwneud â ST.

Gwyliwch ein sesiwn Cymuned Ymarfer gyda Tara Murphy: Ticiau a Syndrom Tourette: Diagnosis Gwahaniaethol a Chyflyrau sy'n Cyd-ddigwydd i ddysgu mwy - https://neurodivergencewales.org/cy/adnoddau/fideos/sesiynau-cymuned-ymarfer/tara-murphy-syndrom-tics-a-tourette-diagnosis-gwahaniaethol-a-chyflyrau-syn-cyd-ddigwydd/