Sessions

Concurrent Session
Tourette in the Workplace: Recruiting and Retention
Colorado Ballroom C - Level 3
In-Person and Virtual Wednesday 11/06/2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM   Add to calendar
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn why purposefully seeking to hire young adult employees with Tourette can lead to a more customer-focused, empathetic team. 

Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.


Tourette Syndrome is particularly polarizing for employees that have it. Many young adult professionals won't self-disclose for fear of being viewed as 'that person with the swearing problem'. This presentation aims to clear up numerous misconceptions regarding employees--and future employees--with Tourette Syndrome. Benefits of purposeful recruiting of young adults with Tourette will be discussed and resources for employers and managers will be provided.

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees will learn about tics associated with Tourette Syndrome, including the likelihood of coprolalia (the swearing tic).

2. Attendees will learn how young adults with Tourette Syndrome strengthen the customer service a company provides.

3. Attendees will learn about resources for educating their teams about Tourette Syndrome.


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Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.

Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.

Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.

Kate Mielitz, PhD,  AFCA, CDPA Photo
Presenter:
Kate Mielitz, PhD, AFCA, CDPA, CEO,
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