Tic Talk Blog
Holmdel Teen, Mark Moitoso Awarded First Place Scholarship from NJCTS
On Friday, June 6, in honor of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) presented four top scholarship awards to graduating New Jersey seniors who are excelling despite their TS diagnosis....
Camp FantasTIC 2025: A Weekend to Remember
The 2025 Camp FantasTIC weekend was just that—fantastic! Held at the beautiful Black Rock Retreat in Quarryville, PA, the camp welcomed more than 30 families for a weekend full of connection, adventure, and unforgettable memories. Campers of all...
A Fresh Start for a Stronger Future: NJCTS Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
On June 25, the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) celebrated a joyful milestone: the grand re-opening of its headquarters at 50 Division Street in downtown Somerville. The day marked not only a ribbon cutting...
Something You See that Doesn’t Define Me
Jordan was a first place winner of a 2025 NJCTS Scholarship. Here is the essay he included with his application. When the Devils scored, I blinked. My hands froze while my eyes moved involuntarily. Although the Devils won, I felt as though I’d...
Celebrating Excellence and Advocacy at the NJCTS Awards and Scholarship Luncheon
The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) proudly celebrated its annual Awards and Scholarship Luncheon, honoring a new class of inspiring Youth Advocates and recognizing exceptional academic, professional, and...
Promising New Frontiers in the Treatment of Tourette Syndrome
In our ongoing exploration of treatment options for suppressing tics, we’ve discussed numerous approaches, such as medications and behavioral therapies like Habit Reversal Training (HRT). While these strategies can be effective for some children...
Can Physical Exercise be Used to Treat Tourette Syndrome?
For the many parents of children and adolescents with persistent tic disorder and Tourette Syndrome (TS), as well as adults with TS, the quest for treatments to increase the quality of life and reduce the severity of tics is constant and ongoing. ...
Executive Function TS and Comorbidities
School is back in full swing now and as the curriculum progresses and increases in complexity, students have more information and activity to juggle and organize. Students need to manage their schoolwork, establish and follow a routine and...
Unraveling PANS/PANDA, OCD and TS
People who have tics or Tourette Syndrome often also have OCD-like behaviors. Those affected with Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have agonizing irrational thoughts (obsessions) that lead to a strong emotional reaction, such as anxiety or...
Tips for Traveling with Tourette Syndrome
Are you planning on traveling this fall or for the upcoming holidays? You cannot be too early in your preparations if you have Tourette Syndrome (TS) or are traveling with someone who has TS. Extra preparation can make the trip much smoother....
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