PHILIPPINE TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION: What is PTSA?

The Philippine Tourette Syndrome Association (PTSA) is the first and only non-profit, non- stock organization about Tourette Syndrome based in the Philippines. It is an association of (1) professionals from the field of medicine, counseling, education and psychology and (2) lay persons particularly the individuals diagnosed with the disorder, their parents, relatives and significant others.
Originally organized in February 16, 2007 as a “Tourette Syndrome Core Group” and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April, 2008 as Philippine Tourette Syndrome Association (PTSA). The organization was made because of a common goal to address the specific needs of the” Persons with Tourette Syndrome “ (PWTS) and be able to help them recognize their inherent capabilities in coping with the disorder better and develop their full potentials to become successful individuals in their own little way.
PTSA recognizes the significance of nurturing this special group as part of the Philippine’s society noting that many Filipinos are unaware of the existence of the disorder in the country. Furthermore, misconceptions about the disorder are a frequent occurrence. With PTSA’s efforts to disseminate information about the disorder will enable replacement of those misconceptions with reliable facts from the most recent literature on Tourette Syndrome not only from the Philippines but from resources all over the world.
PTSA as an organization is powered by its human workforce of professional experts with a wide array of experiences in various disciplines that are needed to suit the needs of the PWTS. This workforce makes the organization dynamic as it is multi-faceted in nature.