A School Psychologist’s Guide to Tourette Syndrome, Tic Disorders, and Co-occurring Conditions

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Description:

This webinar provides school psychologists with a comprehensive overview of Tourette Syndrome (TS), tic disorders, and co-occurring conditions, with a focus on how these impact students in school settings. Patty Mendoza, a school psychologist and CBIT practitioner, explains the characteristics of motor and vocal tics, how they develop over time, and how they can affect attention, learning, and behavior in the classroom. Participants will learn how to distinguish between different tic disorders and recognize common co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and OCD. A strong emphasis is placed on school-based accommodations, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the role of the school psychologist in evaluations and 504 planning. The presenter also introduces evidence-based interventions, including the gold standard Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), and provides practical tools and resources to help students manage symptoms in school.

Released in March 2026, this individual webinar can be purchased for $25 (scroll down to purchase). The content in this webinar is intertwined with Domains 1, 2, 4, and 8 of the NASP Practice Model. Attendees who complete this 1.5-hour webinar will receive 1.5 NASP-Approved CPD credits.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand Tourette Syndrome/Tic Disorders and co-occurring conditions

2. Discuss the impact of TS/Tic Disorders and co-occurring conditions on students’ learning

3. Review classroom strategies and accommodations for supporting students who have TS/Tic Disorders 

4. Discuss Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) as the gold standard approach for addressing tics and Tourette Syndrome

Bio:

Patty Mendoza serves as the Lead School Psychologist and Crisis Response Coordinator for the Kings Canyon Unified School District. She earned a Master’s degree from California State University, Fresno, and has been practicing as a school psychologist since 2003. Her experience as a school psychologist has been extensive, serving students from preschool to high school. Her experience includes a broad range of services, such as psychoeducational evaluations; consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators; counseling; crisis intervention; threat assessments; functional behavior assessments; behavior intervention plans; manifestation determinations; collaboration on 504 plans; collaboration in the implementation and monitoring of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS); and district-level Safety-Care trainings. In addition, she is a Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) practitioner and is actively engaged with the Tourette Association of America, where she contributes as an Education Specialist and serves on the Education Advisory Board. She also participated in the Treating Tourette Together (TTT) project, which brought together individuals with Tourette syndrome, their families, clinicians, researchers, and other stakeholders to set an agenda for the next generation of CBIT research.

Attendee Feedback:

“This webinar was outstanding. An amazing topic that does not get a lot of attention. Everything I learned in this webinar today was new to me. The resources alone will keep me busy.” -Terry

“She had a wonderfully streamlined presentation of relevant information. These PowerPoint slides will be great to keep in one’s toolbox.” -Julia

“I felt like the presenter was engaging, well educated on the subject, and focused on useful practical information.” -Marsha

“Packed full of great information” -Marla

“Very succinct, great specific examples and resources shared” -Karen

“Very clear, concise, great examples and very practical.” -Micah

“Very clear with real world examples. Absolutely love the resources and list of useful accommodations.” -Gemma

“The presenter was well prepared and had a wealth of knowledge to share. She was also very clear in explaining each of the topics.” -Heather

“I really enjoyed this lesson. I have not had much training/education in this area, so I found it to be interesting and likely helpful to me in the future.” -Matthew

“Great presenter. Love the personal experience connection” -Kristen

“Ms. Mendoza presented information in a very approachable and understandable manner. It was attention-keeping to have all her personal and practical examples and knowledge embedded throughout the presentation.” -Erin

“Very engaging and well organized. Useful information.” -Rebecca

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