I hate to ask here, but I’m desperate! For a national women’s magazine, I’m looking to interview a U.S. mom of a kid who had transient tics. The tics need to have been completely resolved (so not chronic or recurring). If this is you, or you know someone who fits the bill, please e-mail me at lindaformichelli@gmail.com.

This is one case where all the usual tactics didn’t work: I did a ProfNet query, posted to all the writers’ boards, posted to Tourette’s discussion lists, sent an e-mail to all my friends and family, sent an e-mail to all Eric’s friends and family, asked the Tourette’s Association, and asked every specialist I can think of. No luck! So, sometimes you just have to beg.

Thanks!

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