January 2013
January 4 | Tourette Syndrome Legislation Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ8) reintroduces the Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2013. Click here for more details Click here to show your support and inform your representative |
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January 10 | Middlesex/Union County Family Support Group JFK Medical Center Neuroscience Institute Library in Edison 7:30 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
January 18 | Faculty Charity Jeans Day North Brunswick High School All proceeds to benefit NJCTS |
January 18 | Tim Howard Jersey Charity Raffle North Brunswick High School All proceeds to benefit NJCTS |
January 24 | Somerset/Hunterdon County Family Support Group Somerset Medical Center in Somerville 7 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
January 24-25 | NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program Interviews and DNA sample collection at Rutgers University’s Cell and DNA Sharing Repository in Piscataway. E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details. |
January 25 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Princeton Friends School in Princeton Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd |
January 25 | Patient-Centered Medical Education Grand Rounds UMDNJ — New Jersey Medical School in Newark 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. (not open to public) Presented by Dr. Tolga Tanelli and Peer Educator Grace Hawruk |
February 2013
February 4 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Queen City Academy Charter in Plainfield Presented by Graham Hartke, PsyD |
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February 7 | Atlantic/Cape May County Family Support Group AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (New Cafe) in Pomona 7 p.m. Click here for details |
February 7 | Morris/Sussex County Family Support Group St. Clare’s Hospital Auditorium in Denville 7 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
February 7 | County Education Conference Supervisors of child study and education specialists Trenton Presented by Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd, and Marianne Fimbel, MEd, LSW |
February 14-16 | NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program Interviews and DNA sample collection at Rutgers University’s Cell and DNA Sharing Repository in Piscataway. E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details. |
February 14 | Peer Advocate Presentation Madison Middle School in Madison Presented by National Youth Ambassador Sarah Ethridge of Chatham High School |
February 22 | Peer Advocate Presentation Fair Lawn Middle School in Fair Lawn Presented by National Youth Ambassador Emily Fleischman of River Dell High School |
February 26 | Burlington/Camden Family Support Group Virtua-Marlton (Scarborough Room) in Marlton 7:30 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
February 26 | “Tourette Uncovered” Screening Ramapo College in Mahwah 8 p.m. presentation 8:30 p.m. movie In conjunction with the NJ Walks For TS at Ramapo College |
February 27 | Wednesday Webinar “Food Choices: How do they affect our performance?” 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by Stephanie Goodman, CNC To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
February 28 | Educator Workshop Camden County College, Blackwood Campus Presented by Cheryl Ludwig, MA, CCC-SLP |
February 28 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Mary S. Shoemaker School in Woodstown Presented by Michelle Lubonski, M.S. |
March 2013
March 1 | Peer Advocate Presentation East Brunswick High School Presented by East Brunswick high school student and NJCTS peer advocate Amanda Silvers |
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March 1 | Intensive Clinical Workshop Beyond the Basics: Habit Reversal Training and Exposure and Response Prevention for Tourette Syndrome and OCD Rutgers University, Cook Campus Center Multipurpose Room 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Presented by Lori Rockmore, PsyD; Meir Flancbaum, PsyD; and Shawn Ewbank, PsyD Click here for more information. |
March 4 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Park Middle School in Scotch Plains Presented by Meir Flancbaum, PsyD |
March 5 | Peer In-Service Presentation Washington Street School in Toms River Presented by Janine Howley |
March 5 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Washington Street School in Toms River Presented by Janine Howley |
March 6 | Peer Advocate Presentation Orange Avenue Middle School in Cranford Presented by National Youth Ambassador Sarah Ethridge of Chatham High School |
March 8 | Peer In-Service Presentation Highland Academy in Galloway Presented by Tracy Lederman, EdD |
March 9 | TS Treatments, Genetics & Research Conference Overlook Medical Center’s Atlantic Neuroscience Institute in Summit 1 to 5 p.m. — genetics study participation 2:15 to 4 p.m. — presentations Presented by Dr. Gary Heiman of the Tourette International Collaborative Genetics Study at Rutgers University and Dr. Roger Kurlan of the Movement Disorders Program at the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute Click here for more details |
March 14-15 | NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program Interviews and DNA sample collection at Rutgers University’s Cell and DNA Sharing Repository in Piscataway. E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details. |
March 14 | Middlesex/Union County Family Support Group JFK Medical Center Neuroscience Institute Library in Edison 7:30 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
March 18 | New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children Spring Conference “Tourette Syndrome, OCD and ADD: Classroom Implications and Instructional Strategies” Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah Presented by Dr. Judith L. Newman |
March 19-21 | National Youth Ambassador Training Washington, D.C. Peer Youth Advocates Grace Hawruk and Tess Kowalski |
March 21 | Community Outreach Workshop Somerset County Library, Bridgewater Branch Presented by Allissa Letts, BA |
March 25 | Somerset/Hunterdon County Family Support Group Somerset Medical Center in Somerville 7 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
March 27 | Wednesday Webinar “A Systematic Approach to Parenting” 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by Dr. Steven E. Tobias To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
March 28 | Peer Advocate Presentation Spotswood High School Presented by East Brunswick High School student and NJCTS peer advocate Amanda Silvers |
April 2013
April 3 | NJCTS Children’s Scholarship Due date is May 1 Download an application |
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April 4 | Atlantic/Cape May County Family Support Group AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (New Cafe) in Pomona 7 p.m. Click here for details |
April 4 | Morris/Sussex County Family Support Group SPECIAL SESSION: The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) will host a session anti-bullying strategies. St. Clare’s Hospital Auditorium in Denville 7 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
April 4 | Peer Advocate Presentation Warren Middle School in Warren Presented by National Youth Ambassador Sarah Ethridge of Chatham High School |
April 5 | Faculty Charity Jeans Day South Plainfield School District All proceeds to benefit NJCTS |
April 6 | 5th annual Gala & Casino Night MARG Charitable Foundation 7 p.m. to midnight Branches Restaurant in West Long Branch Proceeds to benefit NJCTS and other charity organizations Click here for more information |
April 11-12 | NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program Interviews and DNA sample collection at Rutgers University’s Cell and DNA Sharing Repository in Piscataway. E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details. |
April 11 | Grand Rounds Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch 8 a.m. (open to community medical professionals) Presented by Dr. Robert King of the TS/OCD Clinic at Yale University Click here to register Click here for more information |
April 11 | “Dare To Be Different” Day South Plainfield Middle School All proceeds to benefit NJCTS |
April 14 | NJ Walks For TS at Ramapo College Join NJCTS as it expands this program to Northern New Jersey on the beautiful campus of Ramapo in Mahwah. 1 p.m. registration 2 p.m. walk start Sign up, create a team or join a team on the registration page. Fundraise on the donations page. All proceeds benefit the statewide education outreach and peer advocacy programs of NJCTS. |
April 19 | Student Charity Auction North Brunswick High School All proceeds to benefit NJCTS |
April 19 | Roundtable Discussion with Congressman Leonard Lance All Tourette Syndrome families in District 7 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mountainside Public Library in Mountainside NOTE: Reservations required by e-mailing info@njcts.org or calling 908-575-7350 |
April 22 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Clara Barton School in Bordentown Presented by Tracy Lederman, EdD |
April 23 | Burlington/Camden Family Support Group – CANCELLED Virtua-Marlton Scarborough Room in Marlton |
April 24 | NJCTS Children’s Scholarship One week remaining to apply Download an application |
April 27 | Family Fun Night For TS parents and kids ages 9 to 18 6 to 8 p.m. Mantua Township Community Center in Sewell Click here for more details |
May 2013
May 1 | Wednesday Webinar “iSocialSkills: Strategies to help students, parents and educators reduce risks, cope with challenges and utilize interactive technology in pro-social ways.” 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by Dr. Graham Hartke, Psy.D. To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register NOTE: This webinar was moved from its previously scheduled date of April 24 |
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May 1 | NJCTS Children’s Scholarship Last day to apply Download an application |
May 3 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Activity: Dare To Dream Student Leadership Conference Mercer County Community College in Trenton With Youth Advocate presenter Katie Delaney |
May 5 | Living Viewing Party South Plainfield High School senior Cory Singer competing on Bravo’s “The Kandi Factory” 9 to 11:30 p.m. Park Avenue Diner in South Plainfield Click here for more details |
May 6 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Activity: East Brunswick City Council Proclamation Presentation Teenager Amanda Silvers to receive award for TS awareness efforts Click here for more details |
May 8 | Vendor Showcase Union County School Nurses Association Garwood |
May 8 | Wednesday Webinar “Medication Management for Tics and Tourette Syndrome” 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by Dr. Mark Mintz To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
May 9 | Middlesex/Union County Family Support Group JFK Medical Center Neuroscience Institute Library in Edison 7:30 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
May 10 | 9th annual Family Retreat Weekend YMCA Camp Bernie in Port Murray REGISTRATION DEADLINE For stories about Family Retreat Weekends, click here. |
May 13-17 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Activity: Fundraising initiatives to benefit NJCTS Northern Burlington High School |
May 14 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Activity: Celebrating Uniqueness Day South Brunswick Middle School Awareness presentations to students about disabilities such as Tourette Syndrome |
May 15 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Officially begins today and runs through June 15 Share your TS Awareness Month activities with NJCTS! |
May 17 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Activity: Peer Advocate Presentation Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Boonton Presented by National Youth Ambassador Grace Hawruk of DePaul Catholic High School |
May 22 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Activity: Patient-Centered Medical Education Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick Not open to the public Presented by Youth Advocate Grace Hawruk and Kelly Hawruk |
May 22 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Activity: Tour of the NJCTS Cell & DNA Sharing Repository at Rutgers University With NJ State Senator Christopher Bateman, NJ State Assemblyman Jack Cittarelli and NJ State Assemblywoman Donna Simon, who will present NJCTS with its 13th straight TS Awareness Month proclamation from the NJ Governor’s office |
May 23 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Activity: SPAN Workshop — IDEA protections for children with disabilities Somerset Medical Center (Hamilton Room) in Somerville 7 to 9 p.m. Click here for details and to register |
May 23-24 | NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program Interviews and DNA sample collection at Rutgers University’s Cell and DNA Sharing Repository in Piscataway. E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details. |
May 23 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Activity: Dare To Dream Student Leadership Conference Middlesex County College in Edison With Youth Advocate presenters Tommy Licato, Katie Delaney, Tess Kowalski and Dylan Teator |
May 31 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Activity: Dare To Dream Student Leadership Conference Montclair State University in Montclair With Youth Advocate keynote speakers Dylan Teator and Katie Delaney |
June 2013
June 4 | Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Activity: Walkathon to benefit NJCTS Terrill Road Middle School in Scotch Plains Initiated by student Josh Klapper |
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June 5 | 17th annual Atlantic Health Research Day Morristown Medical Center NJCTS presenting its latest collaborative TS research with Dr. Stuart Green |
June 6 | Atlantic/Cape May County Family Support Group AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (New Cafe) in Pomona 7 p.m. Click here for details |
June 6 | Morris/Sussex County Family Support Group St. Clare’s Hospital Auditorium in Denville 7 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
June 7-9 | 9th Annual Family Retreat Weekend YMCA Camp Bernie in Port Murray Registration deadline was May 10. For directions to Camp Bernie, click here. For stories about past weekends and updates about this year’s event,click here. |
June 17 | Peer Advocate Presentation Clearview Regional Middle School in Mullica Hill Presented by National Youth Ambassadors Sarah and Anna Baldwin of Mantua |
June 25 | Burlington/Camden Family Support Group Virtua-Marlton (Scarborough Room) in Marlton 7:30 to 9 p.m. Click here for details |
June 26-27 | Summer Inclusion Conference The College of New Jersey in Ewing Presented by the NJCTS Staff |
June 27-28 | NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program Interviews and DNA sample collection at the NJCTS Cell and DNA Sharing Repository on Rutgers University’s Busch Campus in Piscataway. E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details. |
July 2013
July 10 | Medical Presentation Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside 8 to 9 a.m. Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd, and Dr. Lawrence Laveman |
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July 11-12 | NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program Interviews and DNA sample collection at the NJCTS Cell and DNA Sharing Repository on Rutgers University’s Busch Campus in Piscataway. E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details. |
July 16 | College Workshop Bergen County Community College in Paramus 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MEd, MA |
August 2013
August 8-9 | NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program Interviews and DNA sample collection at the NJCTS Cell and DNA Sharing Repository on Rutgers University’s Busch Campus in Piscataway. E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details. |
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August 26 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Teaneck Community Charter School in Teaneck 10 a.m. Presented by Julie Ryan, Psy.D |
September 2013
September 3 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Clearly Elementary School in Buena Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MEd, MA |
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September 7 | Youth Advocate Training 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. NJCTS office at 50 Division Street, Suite 205, in Somerville Facilitated by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler By invitation only |
September 12 | NJCTS Parent Connection at Morris/Sussex St. Clare’s Hospital, 25 Pocono Road in Denville 7 to 8:30 p.m. Click here for more information Click here to download our flyer |
September 12 | NJCTS Parent Connection at Middlesex/Union JFK Medical Center’s Neuroscience Institute Library, 65 James Street in Edison 7:30 to 9 p.m. Click here for more information Click here to download our flyer |
September 17 | Bi-Partisan Congressional Tourette Syndrome Caucus A briefing by the Tourette Syndrome Association on understanding Tourette Syndrome and making connections Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. 1 to 3 p.m. |
September 23 | NJCTS Parent Connection at Somerset/Hunterdon Somerset Medical Center’s Hamilton Conference Room, 110 Rehill Avenue in Somerville 7 to 8:30 p.m. Click here for more information Click here to download our flyer |
September 24 | College Workshop “Red Flags: Recognizing Early Warning Signs” Raritan Valley Community College in Bridgewater 5 to 8 p.m. Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd |
September 24 | Peer In-Service Presentation Whitman Elementary School in Turnersville Presented by Tracy Lederman, Ed.D |
September 24 | Peer In-Service Presentation Washington Elementary School in Turnersville Presented by Tracy Lederman, Ed.D |
September 26-27 | NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program Interviews with Dr. Robert King and DNA sample collection at the NJCTS Cell and DNA Sharing Repository Rutgers University’s Busch Campus in Piscataway E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details. |
September 27 | Peer Advocate Presentation Millstone River School in Plainsboro 10:30 a.m. Presented by NJCTS Youth Advocate and National Youth Ambassador Tess Kowalski |
September 30 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Upper Freehold Regional Elementary School in Allentown Presented by Janine Howley, RN |
October 2013
October 3 | NJCTS Parent Connection at Atlantic/Ocean Richard Stockton College Campus Center, Room 2, 101 Vera King Farris Drive in Galloway 7 to 8 p.m. Click here for more information Click here to download our flyer |
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October 5 | College Workshop “Red Flags: Recognizing Early Warning Signs” Bergen County Community College in Paramus 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd |
October 8 | Patient-Centered Medical Education Yale University Child Study Center in New Haven, Conn. 1 to 3 p.m. Presented by the Hawruk, Licato and Kowalski families, along with Stuart Green, DMH, LCSW, the behavioral sciences director at Overlook Medical Center Not open to the public Click here to read more about this grand rounds presentation |
October 9 | Wednesday Webinar “Dealing With School Refusal” 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by Dr. Rob Zambrano, Psy.D. To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
October 9 | Faculty In-Service Presentation H.M. Potter School in Bayville Presented by Tracy Lederman, Ed.D |
October 10-11 | NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program Interviews with Dr. Robert King and DNA sample collection at the NJCTS Cell and DNA Sharing Repository Rutgers University’s Busch Campus in Piscataway E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details. |
October 16 | 22nd annual American Academy of Pediatrics School Health Conference 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset NJCTS to present information about its programs and services |
October 16 | Wednesday Webinar “Cyber Safety Guide for Parents and Educators” Strategies for preventing and responding to cyber bullying and risky online behaviors in children and adolescents 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by Dr. Graham Hartke, Psy.D. To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
October 16 | Faculty In-Service Presentation South Plainfield High School in South Plainfield 2 p.m. Presented by Meir Flancbaum, Psy.D |
October 19 | College Workshop “Understanding Tourette Syndrome” Bergen County Community College in Paramus 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd |
October 21 | College Workshop Passaic County Community College in Paterson 9 a.m. to noon Presented by Dr. Robert Zambrano, Psy.D |
October 28 | NJCTS Parent Connection at Burlington/Camden Virtua-Marlton’s Scarborough Room, 90 Brick Road in Marlton 7:30 to 9 p.m. Click here for more information Click here to download our flyer |
October 30 | Wednesday Webinar “The Tourette Syndrome Program at Rutgers University” A great resource for the TS community of New Jersey 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by Dr. Shawn Ewbank, Psy.D. To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
November 2013
November 7-8 | NJEA Convention Atlantic City Convention Center Booth No. 1109 Come visit us, or tell your teachers to visit us at our booth! |
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November 8 | NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program Interviews with Dr. Robert King and DNA sample collection at the NJCTS Cell and DNA Sharing Repository Rutgers University’s Busch Campus in Piscataway E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details. |
November 8 | NJEA Convention Atlantic City Convention Center NJCTS presentation by Janine Howley, MA 3 to 4:30 p.m., Room 202 Call 908-575-7350 for more information |
November 10 | NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program Interviews with Dr. Robert King and DNA sample collection at the NJCTS Parent Connection at Bergen/Passaic Workshop 1 to 4 p.m. Hackensack University Medical Center E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details. |
November 11 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Connover Road Primary School in Colts Neck Presented by Rick Zakreski, Psy.D |
November 14 | NJCTS Parent Connection at Middlesex/Union JFK Medical Center’s Neuroscience Institute Library, 65 James Street in Edison 7:30 to 9 p.m. Click here for more information |
November 17 | Member-Initiated Fundraiser Grand Opening of “Josh’s Pop-Up Kitchen” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel, 18 Shalom Way in Scotch Plains All proceeds to benefit NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Click here for more information and the menu |
November 18 | NJCTS Parent Connection at Somerset/Hunterdon Somerset Medical Center’s Hamilton Conference Room, 110 Rehill Avenue in Somerville 7 to 8:30 p.m. Click here for more information |
November 21 | Community Presentation “Red Flags: Recognizing Early Warning Signs” Bridgewater Township Public Library 7 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd |
November 22 | Peer Advocate Presentation Hawthorne High School Presented by De Paul Catholic High School student and NJCTS peer advocate Grace Hawruk |
November 23 | 4th annual NJ Walks For TS at Mendham Borough Park, at the corner of Mountain and Park avenues 9 a.m. registration 10 a.m. walk start $22.50 prior to October 31; $25 after October 31 Click here to register Click here to fundraise Click here to download our flyer |
December 2013
December 4 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Mount Pleasant Elementary in Livingston Presented by Melissa Fowler, MA, M.Ed, NJCTS |
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December 5 | NJCTS Parent Connection at Atlantic/Ocean Richard Stockton College Campus Center, Room 2, 101 Vera King Farris Drive in Galloway 7 to 8 p.m. Click here for more information |
December 5-6 | NJCTS Genetics Sharing Program Interviews with Dr. Robert King and DNA sample collection at the NJCTS Cell and DNA Sharing Repository Rutgers University’s Busch Campus in Piscataway E-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu to schedule your appointment or click here for more details. |
December 11 | Wednesday Webinar “Dealing with Holiday Stress and Anxiety” Presented by Dr. Michael Osit 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
December 12 | College Workshop “Understanding Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders” Raritan Valley Community College in Bridgewater 5 to 8 p.m. Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd |
December 14 | NAMI New Jersey Annual Conference “Pathways to Recovery: Treatment Options & Approaches” Keynote Address on “Mental Disorders in the Genomic Age,” with a focus on NJCTS and Tourette Syndrome, given by Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey Executive Director Dr. Jay A. Tischfield 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crowne Plaza Monroe in Jamesburg Click here for Dr. Tischfield’s PowerPoint presentation |
December 18 | Patient-Centered Medical Education Grand Rounds Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (for pediatric resident students only) Presented by the Kowalski family and NJCTS Communications Coordinator Jeff Weber |