Teen Emily Fleischman answers questions about TS from Roosevelt School students

2010 New Jersey National Youth Ambassador for Tourette Syndrome leads peer-to-peer in-service program with a self-designed power-point presentation. RIVER EDGE, N.J. – River Dell High School student Emily Fleischman is no stranger to the limelight. In 2010, she won the opportunity to head to Washington, D.C, as New Jersey‟s National

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Allentown High School psychologist named 2011 NJCTS Educator of the Year

Nominated by Dawn Bryan and her son, Tommy, Dr. Chris Leuper was chosen as this year’s winner by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome   ALLENTOWN, N.J. – When Dr. Chris Leuper was first introduced to Tommy Bryan, it was by Tommy’s mother, Dawn Bryan, who let Leuper know that

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Allentown High School psychologist named 2011 NJCTS Educator of the Year

Nominated by Dawn Bryan and her son, Tommy, Dr. Chris Leuper was chosen as this year’s winner by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. ALLENTOWN, N.J. – When Dr. Chris Leuper was first introduced to Tommy Bryan, it was by Tommy’s mother, Dawn Bryan, who let Leuper know that

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The NJCTS Sharing Repository is calling all TS families!

On Jan. 26-27, Dr. Robert King of Yale University will interview those interested in participating in the National Institute of Mental Health NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program at Rutgers University   Studies suggest that Tourette Syndrome has a strong inherited component. Through the Rutgers University Department of Genetics, the New Jersey

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The NJCTS Sharing Repository is calling all TS families!

On Jan. 26-27, Dr. Robert King of Yale University will interview those interested in participating in the National Institute of Mental Health NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program at Rutgers University. Studies suggest that Tourette Syndrome has a strong inherited component. Through the Rutgers University Department of Genetics, the New Jersey Center

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Teens blog celebrates 1-month anniversary!

When the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) launched Teens4TS, an Internet blog resource for teenagers with TS, on Nov. 14, it had no idea the venture would take off so quickly. But one month and several thousands of hits later, Teens4TS — which can be

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A National Youth Ambassador opportunity awaits

When New Jersey teenager Emily Fleischman was named a Youth Ambassador for the National Tourette Syndrome Association, she described it as “the first event I attended where I was interacting with other teens with TS and talking openly about TS. … It was a great experience.” In the next few

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Dare to Dream Student Leadership Conference May 21, 2012 – Rutgers University

In preparation for the Dare to Dream Student Leadership Conference 2012, we’re recruiting students to attend or present workshops and keynote presentations. The student leadership conference have long been a positive and empowering experience for thousands of New Jersey students. This year’s conference Monday, May 21, at Rutgers University will

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Congratulations to our Top Individual Fundraiser and Top Fundraising Team from the 2011 Mendham Walk!

The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) would like to thank everyone who took part in the second annual New Jersey Walks For TS event Nov. 19 in Mendham as a participant, donor, fundraiser or volunteer. It was a tremendous success, and we could not have

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