Triggers for Tics: Did you Check the Car?
Updated January 2, 2014. If you’ve noticed a symptom change with conditions such as OCD, anxiety, tics, mood swings, or ADHD when riding in vehicles, please let us know so we can share the information. […]
Author Archive for: Sheila
Entries by Sheila Rogers DeMare, MS
Scented Laundry Products Emit Hazardous Chemicals
Hannah Hickey Press release The same University of Washington researcher who used chemical sleuthing to deduce what’s in fragranced consumer products now has turned her attention to the scented air wafting from household laundry vents. […]
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Start here for useful tips on how to find alternative therapies and treatments for tics and Tourette syndrome, PANDAS / PANS, anxiety, autism, ADHD, depression, OCD, learning disabilities, and other neurological disorders. You will also learn about our free printable behavior charts and our popular forum discussion board.
9 Ways to Avoid Deer Ticks (Premium)
It’s pretty crazy that ticks can cause tics, but they can. Deer ticks have been on my mind since my husband retired in May and we moved to our home town of Grosse Ile, Michigan […]
What is Behind the PANDAS Controversy?
Even twenty years after PANDAS (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections) was recognized, after numerous studies have added to evidence in support of the condition, a debate continues over whether PANDAS actually exists. The […]
Working with Solvents Tied to Cognitive Problems (Premium)
Editor: This study found that those with less education were more affected than others by the same amount of exposure to solvents. Among the less-educated, those who were highly exposed to chlorinated and petroleum solvents, benzene, […]
Is it Really ADHD or Something Else?
Since there is no medical test to determine a diagnosis of ADHD, professionals should be careful to rule out environmental and physical factors that may be playing a role. Parents can also explore possible causes […]
A Call to Leadership: Open Letter to the Tourette Syndrome Association
This letter from Sheila Rogers on behalf of the Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy was written in 1996 and is being reposted. The situation, unfortunately, has not improved. The letter: To date, the Tourette Syndrome Association […]