Rothman Center

USF Rothman Center Team presenting at the International OCD Foundation in Orlando. Come say hello!

Congratulations to TAA Center of Excellence directors Dr. Lewin (USF), Dr. Himle (Utah), and Dr. Peris (UCLA) for their work in publishing Identifying Tics in Children, a special edition of the journal Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

🔗 Read Volume 9, Issue 2, here: https://bit.ly/3xp0lGa

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/uebh20/9/2

We are pleased to share publication of a special issue on Tic/Tourette assessment guest edited by Dr. Lewin featuring research from the USF Rothman Center Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence and other Centers of Excellence across the USA. The Rothman Center is not only a specialty clinical program and training center, but is a program focused on advancing research and new knowledge in Tics, OCD, Anxiety PANDAS, Misophonia and related disorders.

The Rothman Center at USF Health is excited to announce a clinical trial opportunity for Tourette. Please contact us for more information (direct number is below).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_x1-P0Y-D4

Please check out the Tourette Association of America webinar - moderated by Dr. Josh Nadeau (formerly of the USF Rothman Center) and current VP at TAA and our Dr. Lewin.

Coprophenomena: A Panel Discussion

Our phone and fax have changed: Phone: (727) 828-6420
Fax: (727) 828-6425 - thanks.

The USF Rothman Center is excited to welcome our new child and adolescent psychiatrist, William Hudson, MD. Dr. Hudson joins us as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Rothman Center Medical Director.

For more information, contact Kelly Kudryk, Study Coordinator.
[email protected] or 813-586-1630

The Rothman Center is now offering Telehealth Services during COVID-19. Contact us at: [email protected] or 727-767-8230

WE HAVE MOVED!
The Rothman Center has officially moved to its new location. The new address is:
Bayfront Medical Plaza
601 7th Street S, Suite 425
St. Petersburg FL 33701

Our numbers have remained the same (727)-767-8230. Feel free to call with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in our new home!

Rothman Center updated their address.

ROTHMAN CENTER IS MOVING JANUARY 2020!! If your appointment is January 13th or shortly after, please check our website to confirm the move date and download map and directions!

Conducting a workshop, “Comprehensive Treatment for Tic Disorders,” at the InPACT conference in Zagreb, Croatia.

Happy World Autism Awareness Day!

The Rothman Center minion crew went bananas yesterday! We hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween!

Are you the parent of a child (6-17 years) living with Tourette syndrome/tics? Help us better understand how to effectively treat tic disorders by joining a USF Rothman Center research study. Our research studies offer medication treatment opportunities and compensation to those who enroll - no insurance needed.
Please call 727-767-8393 (Study Coordinator - Kalie Pham) to see if your child qualifies.

If you know a parent of a child living with tics, please pass this along! :)

Rothman Center's cover photo

Our Rothman Center team volunteered to prepare dinner at the Ronald McDonald St. Pete West House yesterday. This house features 18 bedrooms free of charge for families of children seen at All Children's and the USF Rothman Center Intensive OCD Program. Our team prepared chicken alfredo with vegetarian and gluten free noodle options, salad, and ice cream for dessert! We look forward to donate and make food for these families in the future :)

Our team: Shari Pitter, Kalie Pham, Cathryn Winslow, Dr. Jane Mutch, and Tahnin Bluangtook (not pictured)

The SFKAS Study | Pediatric ADHD Clinical Research Study

Does your 4 or 5 year old have symptoms of ADHD such as hyperactivity, inattentiveness, or impulsiveness? The SHINE study is currently evaluating whether an investigational medication is effective in treating children with ADHD who are 4 and 5 years old.

For more information, please visit: https://www.adhdkidsstudy.com/

To participate, contact Kalie Pham (study coordinator)
Phone: 727-767-8393
Email: [email protected]

Please share with families and friends!

adhdkidsstudy.com

Interested in research? The Rothman Center is currently enrolling children and adolescents diagnosed with Tourette syndrome. Our clinical research studies offer treatment at no cost to families. To see if your child qualifies, please contact our study coordinator, Kalie Pham:
email: [email protected]
phone: 727-767-8393

Our staff wearing teal for to raise , acceptance and understanding! The Rothman Center has gained a national reputation for excellence in clinical care, scientific research and practitioner training - designated by the Tourette Association of America as a Center of Excellence. Visit http://tourette.org/awarenessmonth to learn more!

Attention: Our Florida Chapter of the Tourette Association of America is hosting an annual family picnic/barbecue/beach bash for all Tourette families in Florida! Here are the details:

Date: Saturday, June 2nd
Time: 11:00AM - 4:00PM (clean up by 3PM)
Location: Brevard County, Pelican Park 1525 Highway A1A Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Burgers and hot dogs will be provided, but we encourage everyone to bring sides and other snacks. There are boardwalks to the beach so come prepared for the surf and sand!

Tourette Syndrome: An Overview - Tourette Association of America

May 15th - June 15th: Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month! Wear teal on Tuesdays to support Tourette! If you don’t have teal clothing you can wear bracelets, buttons, hair accessories, nail polish and more! Post some pictures on Social Media and tag the Tourette Association!

tourette.org Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that becomes evident in early childhood or adolescence. It is part of the spectrum of Tic Disorders.

'Sesame Street' theme park becomes world's first to get certified autism designation

Sharing in honor of National Autism Awareness Month 2018! The Rothman Center encourages you to share and promote inclusion and acceptance for all individuals living in our communities.

cincinnati.com Sesame Place has completed staff-wide autism sensitivity and awareness training to receive certification by an international board.

Disaster: Helping Children Cope

In response to the tragic news of last week's school shooting in Parkland, we encourage you to view and share the following resources:

Disaster: Helping Children Cope
https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Helping-Children-After-A-Disaster-036.aspx?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Annual%20Meeting

Caring for Kids After a School Shooting
https://childmind.org/article/caring-for-kids-after-a-school-shooting/

Talking to Children about the Shootinghttp://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/talking_to_children_about_the_shooting.pdf

Fi****ms and Children
https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-And-Fi****ms-037.aspx?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Annual%20Meeting

aacap.org A catastrophe such as an earthquake, hurricane, tornado, fire, flood, or violent acts is frightening to children and adults alike.

We invite boys and girls aged 6 to 17 years with a diagnosis of Tourette syndrome to see if they qualify for the T-Force Gold Study at the Rothman Center!

If you would like to participate or learn about our other tic studies, please call 727-767-8393 or email [email protected].

Please visit: https://www.tforcegold.com/

aV1ation Study

Interested in research?

The aV1ation Study will test if an investigational study drug can improve social communication and interaction skills of 5-to-17 year olds with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The investigational study drug blocks a hormone receptor in the brain that is linked to the control of socialization, stress, anxiety, and aggression.
For more information, please visit https://theaviationstudy.com/ or call 727-767-8393

theaviationstudy.com Every year, thousands of adults and children take part in clinical studies (also known as ‘clinical trials’). These are scientific studies that help us make medicine better. Studies like this one compare different dosing plans to help us answer specific questions about potential new treatments.

Our staff is wishing you a safe and happy Halloween!!

If you have any questions about our research studies, please call 727-767-8230.