January 2010
| January 12 | 7:30 – Middlesex /Union County Family Support Group, JFK Hospital, Neuroscience Institute, Edison, Room: Library Click here for details |
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| January 13 | TS Social Skills Training for Kids- Support for Parents and Siblings
10 Weeks- Thursdays, Beginning Jan. 13th 6:00-7:30 P.M. |
| January 20-22 | Rutgers University, TS Genetics NJCTS Sharing Repository interviews and sample collection. Dr. Robert King, Professor of Child Psychiatry, Yale University and Medical Director of the TS/OCD Clinic at the Yale University Child Study Center will be interviewing families who would like to participate in the NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program. Schedule your appointment with Dr. King by emailing the repository atfamilystudy@biology.rutgers.edu |
| January 25 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Somerset/Hunterdon County Family Support Group, Somerset Medical Center, Somerville Room:A&B Click here for details |
| January 27 | Wednesday Webinar – 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric OCD and Related Conditions Dr. Franklin will discuss the use of CBT techniques in clinical practice with children and adolescents with OCD, and will describe adaptations of CBT for use with related conditions as well. Click here to register |
| January 27 | Grand Rounds Cooper University Hospital/UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Camden Presenter: Neurologist, Chester Minarcik, MD |
February 2010
| February 1 | Burlington/Camden Support Group meeting at Virtua on June 1 is being rescheduled to Thursday June 4th. For information on where meeting will be held, please call 908-575-7350.. Click here for details |
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| February 4 | Atlantic/Cape May County Family Support Group. Atlantic City Medical Center, Pomona.- Room: One North (formerly John Oakes Classroom) Click here for details |
| February 4 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Morris/Sussex County Family Support Group, St. Clare’s Hospital, Denville Room: Auditorium Click here for details |
| February 4 | Grand Rounds Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch Presenter: Psychologist, Robert Zambrano, Psy D |
| February 18 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Cumberland County Family Support Group. South Jersey Regional Hospital’s Fitness Connection, Vineland. Board Room Click here for details |
| February 23 – 25 | Rutgers University, TS Genetics NJCTS Sharing Repository interviews and sample collection. Dr. Robert King, Professor of Child Psychiatry, Yale University and Medical Director of the TS/OCD Clinic at the Yale University Child Study Center will be interviewing families who would like to participate in the NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program. Schedule your appointment with Dr. King by emailing the repository atfamilystudy@biology.rutgers.edu |
| February 10 | Wednesday Webinar – 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Can Strep infection Cause TS: Is PANDAS Real? |
March 2010
| March 1 | Faculty Inservice, Riverdale Public School, Riverdale Presenter: Julie Swenson, Med, CSW |
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| March 1 | Faculty Inservice, Ramtown Elementary School, Howell Presenter: Janine Howley, MA – NJCTS |
| March 2 | County College of Morris Educator Workshop 6:00pm – 9:00pm Presenter: Julie Swenson M. ED Course # *28762 Cost $39 Register here |
| March 3 | Wednesday Webinar Series 7:30 – 8:30 PM Family Dynamics – Parenting a Child with TS and Co-Occurring Disorders Presenter: Robert Zambrano, Psy D Click here to register |
| March 4 | NJCTS Board Meeting |
| March 4 | TSANJ Board Meeting |
| March 9 | 7:30 – Middlesex /Union County Family Support Group, JFK Hospital, Neuroscience Institute, Edison, Room: Library Click here for details |
| March 10 | Faculty and Peer Inservice, Ocean Acres Elementary School, Manahawkin Presenter: Cheryl Ludwig, MA, CCC-SLP – NJCTS |
| March 12 | Educator Workshop Newark Public Schools, Child Study Team Social Workers, Newark Presenter: Dr. Robert Zambrano, Psy D. – NJCTS |
| March 17 | Wednesday Webinar Series 7:30 – 8:30 PM Medication and the use of Botox in the Treatment of TS Presenter: Roger Kurlan, MD Click here to register |
| March 17 – 18 | Rutgers University, TS Genetics NJCTS Sharing Repository interviews and sample collection. Dr. Robert King, Professor of Child Psychiatry, Yale University and Medical Director of the TS/OCD Clinic at the Yale University Child Study Center will be interviewing families who would like to participate in the NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program. Schedule your appointment with Dr. King by emailing the repository at familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu |
| Cancelled – March 22 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Somerset/Hunterdon County Family Support Group, Somerset Medical Center, Somerville Room:A&B Click here for details |
| March 23 | Middlesex County College Educator Workshop 9:00am – 3:00pm TS & the HS Student in the am and Student Success Strategies in the pm. Presenter: Cheryl Ludwig, MA, CCC-SLP for am session Course # Cost $ Register here |
| March 26 | 2010 Scholarship Application DEADLINE Click here for a copy of the application |
| March 31 | Kean University @ Ocean County College, undergraduate psychology program Guest Lecturer: Janine Howley, MA – NJCTS |
April 2010
| Cancelled – April 1 | Atlantic/Cape May County Family Support Group. Atlantic City Medical Center, Pomona.- Room: One North (formerly John Oakes Classroom) Click here for details |
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| April 1 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Morris/Sussex County Family Support Group, St. Clare’s Hospital, Denville Room: Auditorium Click here for details |
| April 1 | Raritan Valley Community College Educator Workshop 6:00pm – 9:00pm Presenter: Julie Swenson M. Ed. Course # TP704-50 Cost $59 Register here |
| April 5 | Burlington/Camden Support Group meeting at Virtua on June 1 is being rescheduled to Thursday June 4th. For information on where meeting will be held, please call 908-575-7350.. Click here for details |
| April 10 | Bergen Community College Educator Workshop 10:00am – 1:00pm Presenter: Ann Deutsch, MSN Course SD759 Cost: $50.00 Register here |
| April 13 | Sussex County College Educator Workshop 10:00am – 1:00pm Presenter: Julie Swenson, M.Ed., CSW Course # PDV317-01 Cost $25.00 Register here |
| April 14 – 15 | Rutgers University, TS Genetics NJCTS Sharing Repository interviews and sample collection. Dr. Robert King, Professor of Child Psychiatry, Yale University and Medical Director of the TS/OCD Clinic at the Yale University Child Study Center will be interviewing families who would like to participate in the NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program. Schedule your appointment with Dr. King by emailing the repository atfamilystudy@biology.rutgers.edu |
| April 14 | Wednesday Webinar Dr. Brian Chu Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression |
| April 15 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Cumberland County Family Support Group. South Jersey Regional Hospital’s Fitness Connection, Vineland. Board Room Click here for details |
| April 16 | 2010 Educator of the Year & Healthcare Provider of the Year DEADLINE Click here for a nomination form |
| April 16 | Dr. Robert King presentation to UMDNJ MH child screeners. |
| April 19 | Workshop, Spring Institute NJ Association of School Social Workers, East Windsor Presenter: Cheryl Ludwig, MA, CCC-SLP – NJCTS |
| April 20 | Lecture Series, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University Presenter: Dr. Abba Cargan – NJCT |
| April 20 | Lecture in Child Psychopathology to Rutgers GSAPP Presenters: Dr.Abba Cargan, Dr. Lori Rockmore, Faith Rice |
| April 20 | Rutgers University at Camden, Social Worker Graduate Degree Program, Chronic Illness and Disability Guest Lecturer: Dr. Robert Zambrano, Psy.D. – NJCTS |
| April 27 | Peer and Faculty Inservice, Califon School, Califon Presenter: Courtney You, Clinician, TS Clinic, Rutgers University Graduate School – NJCTS |
| April 28 | Wednesday Webinar 7:30 – 8:30 pm Tourette Syndrome and Associated Daytime and Sleep Behaviors Presenter: Dr. Michael Seyffert, NJ Neuroscience Institute at JFK Medical Center, Edison Click here to register |
| April 29 | Passaic County Community College Educator Workshop – 9:00am – 12:00pm Presenter: Robert Zambrano, Psy. D. Course # Cost $ Register here |
May 2010
| May 12 | CHUBB Insurance Group, Wellness Fair, Warren Exhibit Booth |
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| May 12-14 | School Inservices 7th Grade Students – Lacey Middle School Forked River, Presenter: Janine Howley, MA – NJCTS |
| May 19 | Wednesday Webinar 7:30 – 8:30pm CBT for Trichotillomania and Other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors Presenter: Martin E. Franklin, Ph.D. Click here to register |
| May 24 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Canceled due to a family emergency!Somerset/Hunterdon County Family Support Group |
| May 25 | Faculty Presentation – Oradell Public School, Oradell Presenter: Emily Fleischman, Youth Ambassador – NJCTS |
June 2010
| June 3 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Morris/Sussex County Family Support Group, St. Clare’s Hospital, Denville Room: Auditorium Special showing of the movie “Front of The Class”, Refreshments will be served. Click here for details |
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| June 3 | NJCTS Board Meeting |
| June 3 | TSANJ Board Meeting |
| June 3 | 7:00 pm – Atlantic/Cape May County Family Support Group. Atlantic City Medical Center, Pomona.- Room: One North (formerly John Oakes Classroom) Click here for details |
| June 4-6 | Family Retreat Weekend at Camp Bernie Click here the registration form For a glimpse of what the weekend is all about click here to see a 5 minute video about camp. |
| June 4 | Faculty Inservice, Bellville High School, Bellville |
| June 7 | 7:30 pm – Burlington/Camden Support Group meeting at Virtua. For information on where meeting will be held, please call 908-575-7350.Click here for details |
| June 8 | 7:30 – Middlesex /Union County Family Support Group, JFK Hospital, Neuroscience Institute, Edison, Room: Library Click here for details |
| June 8 | Guest Lecture Series – Graduate Class-School Counselors, Kean University at Ocean County College Presenter: Janine Howley, MA – NJCTS |
| June 17 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Cumberland County Family Support Group. South Jersey Regional Hospital’s Fitness Connection, Vineland. Board RoomClick here for details |
July 2010
| July | No Events Scheduled |
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| July 21 | 7:30 – 8:30pm EDT – TS and Difficulty with Sensory Processing and Integration Click here to registerhttps://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/182252753 |
| July 29 | Annual Teacher Expo, Springfield – Exhibit Booth |
August 2010
| August | No Events Scheduled |
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| August 25 | Wednesday Webinar 7:30 – 8:30 pm Brain Balance and its Relationship to Movement and Behavior Presenter: Vincent G. Kiechlin, DC, DACNB Click here to register |
| August 30 | Faculty Inservice St Joseph High School, Metuchen Presenter: Dr. Robert Zambrano, Psy D – NJCTS |
| August 31 | East Orange Early Intervention Head Start, East Orange Presenter: Janine Howley, MA – NJCTS |
| August 31 | Overlook Hospital Teaching Conference, Summit |
September 2010
| September 1 | Faculty In-service, Ramtown Elementary School, Howell Presenter: Janine Howley, MA – NJCTS |
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| September 14 | 7:30 – Middlesex /Union County Family Support Group, JFK Hospital, Neuroscience Institute, Edison, Room: Library Click here for details |
| September 16 | TSANJ Board Meeting |
| September 16 | NJCTS Board Meeting |
| September 20 | Faculty and Peer Inservices, Charles DeWolf Middle School, Old Tappan Presenter: Robert Zambrano, PsyD – NJCTS |
| September 24 | 9:00 am-12:00 pm – Educator Workshop Raritan Valley Community College |
| September 26 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Somerset/Hunterdon County Family Support Group, Somerset Medical Center, Somerville Click here for details |
| September 29 | Wednesday Webinar 7:30- 8:30 pm Childhood Bullying: What We Know – and Can Do Presenter: Stuart Green, DMH, LCSW, MA Click here to register |
October 2010
| October 1 | Howell Middle School South, Howell – Faculty and Peer Inservices Presenter: Janine Howley, MA – NJCTS |
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| October 1 | NJ Division of Early Childhood Annual Conference, Kean University, Union Keynote address Cheryl Ludwig, MA, CCC-SLP – NJCTS |
| October 4 | 7:30 pm – Burlington/Camden Support Group meeting at Virtua. For information on where meeting will be held, please call 908-575-7350.Click here for details |
| October 7 | Atlantic/Cape May County Family Support Group. Atlantic City Medical Center, Pomona – New Cafe Click here for details |
| October 7 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Morris/Sussex County Family Support Group, St. Clare’s Hospital, Denville Click here for details |
| October 8-10 | APPEL FARM FAMILY RETREAT Now accepting signups. Click here for your registration form. Check-in 5:30. |
| October 8 | Faculty Inservice – Betty McElmon Elementary School, West Long Branch Presenter: Robert Zambrano, Psy D – NJCTS |
| October 10 | Temple Avodat Shalom, River Edge – Workshops for two 7th grade classes Presenter: Emily Fleischman – NJCTS |
| October 12 | Somerset County Disability Provider Expo, Somerville Exhibit Booth |
| October 13 | Oradell Public Elementary School, Oradell – Faculty Presentation Presenter: Emily Fleischman – NJCTS |
| October 14 | “Shop For A Cause” at all Macy’s Stores – Purchase your savings passes for the sale at $5 each from NJCTS. You may order on line, call NJCTS at 908-575-7350 or mail your check to 50 Division Street, Suite 205, Somerville, NJ 08876. PLEASE be sure to indicate this is for the Macy’s Shop for a Cause program. You will need to allow adequate time for us to deliver your passes via mail. |
| October 16 | 10:00 am-1:00 pm – Educators Workshop Bergen Community College Presenter: Ann Lempert |
| October 20 | CANCELLED – To be rescheduled
Wednesday Webinar Series 7:30 – 8:30 PM Navigating the Emergency Room Visit- How to Effectively Communicate Information About Your Disorder in a Crisis Situation |
| October 22 | American Academy of Pediatricians, Annual School Health Convention, Somerset – Exhibit Booth |
| October 25-26 | Rutgers University, TS Genetics NJCTS Sharing Repository interviews and sample collection. Dr. Robert King, Professor of Child Psychiatry, Yale University and Medical Director of the TS/OCD Clinic at the Yale University Child Study Center will be interviewing families who would like to participate in the NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program. Schedule your appointment with Dr. King by emailing the repository atfamilystudy@biology.rutgers.edu |
| October 25 | 4:00 – 7:00pm Educator Workshop, Ocean County College Presenter: Janine Howley, MA Cost: FREE Room: Library Building, Room L017 www.occ.edu/teach.htm or 732-255-0477 |
| October 27 | Wednesday Webinar Series 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Attention Disorders and Tourette Syndrome; A Pharmacological Approach |
November 2010
| November 9 | CANCELLED – Middlesex /Union County Family Support Group, JFK Hospital, Neuroscience Institute, Edison, Room: Library |
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| November 12 | Workshop and Exhibit ASAH Annual Convention, Atlantic City Presenter: Janine Howley, MA – NJCTS |
| November 14 | Metro West United Jewish Communities, Special Needs Fair, W Orange – Exhibit Booth |
| November 16 | 6:00-9:00 pm – Educator Workshop County College of Morris Presenter Julie Swenson, M.Ed., CSW |
| November 17-18 | Rutgers University, TS Genetics NJCTS Sharing Repository interviews and sample collection. Dr. Robert King, Professor of Child Psychiatry, Yale University and Medical Director of the TS/OCD Clinic at the Yale University Child Study Center will be interviewing families who would like to participate in the NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program. Schedule your appointment with Dr. King by emailing the repository atfamilystudy@biology.rutgers.edu |
| November 18 | Faculty and Peer Workshop, Indian Hill Middle School, Holmdel Presenter: Dr. Robert Zambrano, Psy.D. |
| November 18 | Faculty and Peer Workshop, Village Elementary School, Holmdel Presenter: Dr. Robert Zambrano, Psy.D |
| November 18 | Faculty Inservice Stone Bridge Middle School, Allentown Presenter: Janine Howley, MA – NJCTS |
| November 20 | New Jersey Walks for TS – Mendham Boro Park 9:30 a.m. Registration and stretch 10:00 a.m. Kick-off Click here to register |
| November 22 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Somerset/Hunterdon County Family Support Group, Somerset Medical Center, Somerville – SPAN will present a workshop on “Basic Rights In Education” Presenter: Nicole Pratt – SPAN Click here for details |
| November 28 | Member-Initiated Fundraiser: 4th Annual Dinner and Show to Benefit NJCTS Featuring stars of SyFy’s Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters Academy. 11:30 am- Temple Emanu-El, Westfield, NJ For more information or to purchase tickets click here. |
December 2010
| December 2 | NJCTS Board Meeting |
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| December 2 | TSANJ Board Meeting |
| December 2 | Atlantic/Cape May County Family Support Group. Atlantic City Medical Center, Pomona – New Cafe Click here for details |
| December 2 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Morris/Sussex County Family Support Group, St. Clare’s Hospital, Denville Click here for details |
| December 3 | Workshop – Somerset Hunterdon Psychological Association, Annandale Presenter: Robert Zambrano, Psy D – NJCTS |
| December 5 | Hoop-A-Paluza Fundraiser
NJCTS Board Member Jamie Levitt is once again participating in Hoop-A-Paluza event to raise money and awareness for NJCTS. Hoop-A-Paluza is a basketball shootout benefitting nonprofits that serve children and families. Click here to pledge |
| December 6 | 7:30 pm – Burlington/Camden Support Group meeting at Virtua. For information on where meeting will be held, please call 908-575-7350.Click here for details |
| December 7 | Faculty Inservice, Manville Dept Special Services, Manville Presenter: Cheryl Ludwig, MA, CCC-SLP – NJCTS |
| December 7 | Faculty Inservice, Manville Dept Special Services, Manville Presenter: Cheryl Ludwig, MA, CCC-SLP – NJCTS |
| December 9 | NJ DOH Special Child Health Supervisors Presenter: Faith Rice |