In honor of invisible disabilities week, we are going to be profiling famous people with invisible disabilities.
Daniel Radcliffe, most known for playing the titular character in the Harry Potter series, has a mild form of dyspraxia, a neurological condition that affects coordination.

In honor of invisible disabilities week, we are going to be profiling famous people with invisible disabilities.
Linda Ronstadt is one of the most lauded female singers of all time, with awards spanning multiple genres. She retired from music in 2011 due to progressive supranuclear palsy.

In honor of invisible disabilities week, we are going to be profiling famous people with invisible disabilities.
Tim Howard is a former professional soccer player who is outspoken about his experiences with Tourette’s.

In honor of invisible disabilities week, we are going to be profiling famous people with invisible disabilities.

Woodie Guthrie (1912-1967) was an American folk singer and songwriter, well known for his political stances in his music who had Huntington’s Disease.

In honor of invisible disabilities week, we are going to be profiling famous people with invisible disabilities, especially those with neurological disabilities.
We’re starting with Dash Mihok. Dash Mihok is an American actor, producer and director with Tourette Syndrome.

How can someone with reading comprehension difficulties memorize for stage acting? Well, it's taken a lot of trial and error over the years, but here are my tips, inspired by an article from the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity:

www.facingtourettes.org/blog/memoriz...

This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week. Here is an article talking about many celebrities with learning disabilities, many of whom have dyslexia:

www.markerlearning.com/articles/did...

Check back on Monday to read about my experiences with learning disabilities!

Today is Bullying Prevention Awareness Day in the USA. To learn more about experiences being bullied with Tourette's and important advocacy work around bullying, check out: www.jaylenschallenge.org

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October is ADHD Awareness Month. Did you know that ADHD and Tourette's frequently co-occur? You can learn more about ADHD here:
www.adhdawarenessmonth.org

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Wise words from a wise woman.

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Check out the new blog post on the importance of an eye doctor in my experience getting diagnosed with Tourette's:
www.facingtourettes.org/blog/eye-hea...

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Words from the American actor Dash Mihok, a leading voice on Tourette's advocacy.
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicidality and tic disorders have an unfortunate overlap. Here is an article from "The Kids Research Institute Australia" about how 1 in 10 children and 1 in 4 adults with TS have attempted suicide.

www.thekids.org.au/news--events...

I n honor of my stepson, Seth. Honoring those we have lost and still fighting for those we have yet to save.  Please visit the website www.overdoseday.com to learn more.

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Check out my new blog post on “7 Things I Wish My Loved Ones Understood About Life with Tourette’s”!

www.facingtourettes.org/blog/7-thing...

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#touretteawareness #neurodiversity #ticdisorder #tourettesyndromeawareness #mentalhealth
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I want to thank you all for your support. I am writing this to clear up a few misunderstandings. Please see the blog post below for more information.

www.facingtourettes.org/blog/gratitu...

If you want to take the dive with me, go to my blog (linked below) for more information about my diagnosis and journey.

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#gratitude

My opening up about this is not about wanting to be treated differently— it is about raising awareness and encouraging people to keep fighting to get the support that they need. This post is me embarking on a new advocacy journey for neurodiversity in the arts.

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It has been difficult to process this news, but ultimately, I feel I am ready to support others on a similar journey. I am learning to accept my gifts, no matter what package they come in.

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I am opening up about a syndrome I have managed for over four decades with no support. I was diagnosed last year with Tourette Syndrome. This is a stigmatized neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by making involuntary movements and sounds.
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