Understanding Tics and Tourette Syndrome - a talk for parents and carers

Welcome to Understanding Tics and Tourette's Syndrome!

Join us for an informative online event where you can learn more about Tourette Syndrome and tics. Dr Sirja van Zyl will discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatment options. This is a talk for parents and carers.

Dr Sirja will cover the following topics:

• what are tics and what is Tourette Syndrome
• What happens to tics as chidlren get older
• How to support children and young people with tics at home and school
• When to seek professional support

There will also be an opprtunity to ask Dr Sirja any questions you may have

About Dr Sirja van Zyl

Sirja (pronounced like the country Syria) is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience of working with children and young people. She has a special interest in the assessment of autism and ADHD. Sirja has worked in NHS mental health services as well as private hospitals and regularly teaches on the doctorate for Clinical Psychologists training programme. She has previously held the position of Pathway Lead in an NHS neurodevelopmental service and is now the joint director of Kent Psychologist and the Clinical Lead for the Autism and ADHD assessment team within the service. She is passionate about creating a positive future for autistic children and young people and regularly provides training to health care professionals, schools and parents.

Sirja currently offers autism and ADHD assessments through her private practice in Kent, but hopes that this talk will be of help to all parents seeking an assessment, regardless of whether this is done privately or through the NHS.

For further information please visit our website www.kentpsychologist.co.uk