Kidney symptoms associated with TSC – An Interview with Dr Sean Kennedy
Videos on Genetics and Genetic Counselling
The following videos, kindly made available to us by Syndromes with out a Name (SWAN) may be useful for members of our TSC Community. Professor Amor gives a good description of genetics and genetic testing (run time 40 minutes) and … Read More
Neurodevelopmental disorders in children with TSC (Video)
Neurodevelopmental disorders in children with TSC
Identifying emerging challenging behaviours in young children
Check out TSA’s new information page on identifying emerging challenging behaviours in young children. This shares the information presented in the recent zoom education event, in which Dr Kate Thomson Bowe talked about recognising and understanding emerging or subtle challenging behaviours. Both the video and presentation slides are now available.
Information on sex and sexuality for young TSC adults
TSA’s recent zoom education event featured Dr Elizabeth Thompson talking frankly about sex, sexuality and managing the transition into adulthood as a TSC-affected individual. Both the video and presentation slides are now available in case you missed it.
EPISTOP research program results
One of the largest international scientific research programs on epilepsy has reached its end. The EPISTOP project proved that preventive treatment decreased the risk and severity of epilepsy. The results of the EPISTOP research will be used to develop a … Read More
Webinar recording now available:
Thank you to Dr Chirag Patel for giving his time and expertise for this webinar. For more information on the genetics of tuberous sclerosis: Read our genetics information page Read the stories of families with TSC about how they have approached … Read More
Webinar recording now available: emerging treatment options for epilepsy in TSC
Thank you to Dr John Lawson for giving his time and expertise for this webinar. We’re looking forward to our second webinar on the genetics of TSC on Friday 7th July at 12:30pm AEST. For more information on TSC and … Read More
My Sunshine: Success with new communication app
Kim Hoban, Kobi’s grandmother, Melbourne I want to share this success with the TSC community as it may help other kids that are non-verbal and their carers who are looking for a communication device. I am the sole carer of … Read More
TAND checklist launched to help identify neuropsychiatric challenges in TSC
TAND stands for TSC Associated Neuropsychiatric Disorders and refers to the wide range of cognitive, behavioural and mental health challenges that people with TSC are at risk of. For many people with TSC the TAND aspects of TSC are of greater concern to them and their families than the medical aspects of TSC.