Student from Bay Village meets with Congress in Washington, D.C. to advocate for the Tourette Syndrome community
By Kathleen Barnard
Published on March 20, 2026.
11-year-old student from Bay Village, Noah Cronin, attended the Tourette Association of America’s (TAA) Ambassador training in Washington, D.C. where he was chosen to be a Junior Youth Ambassador to advocate for the community of people living with Tourette Syndrome. The program aims to educate peers, school administrators, local leaders, and elected officials about the condition. It is estimated that 1 in 50 school-aged children in the U.S. are affected by Tourett Syndrome or another Persistent Tic Disorder. The TAA Ambassador Program aims to support youth, teens, and young adults who advocate for those living with the condition and other Tic Disorders in their communities. Cronin and other Ambassadors advocated for policies that impact the lives of the Tourett Society and Tic disorder community.
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