January 2014
| January 2 | 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 |
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| January 9 | 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 |
| January 15 | Wednesday Webinar “Accommodation Plan vs. Individualized Education Plan (IEP)” Presented by Susan Conners, M.Ed. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
| January 20 | Martin Luther King Mitzvah Day An opportunity to learn about and support various charitable groups and organizations, including NJCTS, in the community 2 to 4 p.m. Congregation B’nai Israel, 160 Millburn Avenue in Millburn NJCTS presentation to be given by Alec Wolf |
| January 22 | Wednesday Webinar “Accommodations, Strategies and Techniques for Working with Students with Tourette” Presented by Susan Conners, M.Ed. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
| January 22 | Patient-Centered Medical Education Grand Rounds Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark 8:30 a.m. (for pediatric resident students only) Presented by TBA |
| January 23-April 3 | Skills Groups for Children & Adolescents with Tourette Syndrome 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday 152 Frelinghuysen Road on Rutgers University’s Busch Campus in Piscataway Cost: $200 for all 10 meetings Click here for more information |
| January 23 | Learning Disabilities of New Jersey & MetroWest ABLE Presentation “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Testing: A Survival Guide for Parents and Professionals” 7:30 to 9 p.m. JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Avenue in West Orange Click here for more information |
| January 23-24 | 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. |
| January 27 | NJCTS Parent Connection at Somerset/Hunterdon SPECIAL PRESENTATION: “Rights of Youth in the Juvenile Justice System,” by the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) Somerset Medical Center’s Hamilton Conference Room, 110 Rehill Avenue in Somerville 7 to 8:30 p.m. Click here for more information & to RSVP by January 26 |
February 2014
| February 5 | Faculty In-Service Presentation H & M Potter Elementary School in Bayville Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd |
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| February 6 | 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 |
| February 7 | 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. |
| February 8 | Tourette Syndrome Workshop A chance to learn about and interact with research, genetics and other opportunities associated with this neurological disorder 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Virtua Hospital, Health & Wellness Building Room E130-132, 100 Bowman Drive in Voorhees Registration is required — click here for more information |
| February 12 | Wednesday Webinar “Treating Specific Phobias: When and How?” Presented by Martin E. Franklin, Ph.D., director of the Child and Adolescent OCD, Tic, Trich & Anxiety Group (COTTAGe) at the University of Pennsylvania 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
| February 20 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Veterans Memorial Elementary School in Brick Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd |
| February 24 | 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 |
| February 24 | Faculty In-Service Presentation The Forrest School in Fair Lawn Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd |
| February 26 | Wednesday Webinar “Getting Unstuck: How to Overcome Anxiety and Mood Problems with Behavioral Activation and Exposure” Presented by Dr. Brian Chu 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
| February 26 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Oakview Elementary School in West Deptford Presented by Michelle Lubonski, M.S.Ed |
| February 26 | Peer In-Service Presentation Oakview Elementary School in West Deptford Presented by Michelle Lubonski, M.S.Ed |
March 2014
| March 3 | Peer In-Service Presentation Campbell Elementary School (grades 1-2) in Metuchen Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd |
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| March 3 | Peer In-Service Presentation Campbell Elementary School (grades 3-4) in Metuchen Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Coordinator Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd |
| March 4 | Peer In-Service Presentation Stone Brook School in Branchburg Presented by Dr. Rob Zambrano, PsyD |
| March 4 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Stone Brook School in Branchburg Presented by Dr. Rob Zambrano, PsyD |
| March 10 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Holy Cross School in Rumson Presented by Tracy Lederman, Ed.D. |
| March 12 | Faculty In-Service Presentation H & M Potter Elementary School in Bayville Presented by Janine Howley, MA |
| March 12 | Patient-Centered Medical Education Grand Rounds Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune 8:30 to 10 a.m. (NOT open to the public; for doctors and resident students only) Presented by Robert Zambrano, Psy.D. and the Kowalski family |
| March 12 | Wednesday Webinar “Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: Helping Teens and Young Adults Manage Stress and Anxiety” Presented by Rachel Strohl, Psy.D. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, please click here |
| March 13 | 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 |
| March 13 | 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 |
| March 24 | 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 |
| March 26 | Wednesday Webinar “Using Creative Arts in Therapy: Benefits of Music, Dance & Art” Presented by Kathleen Nace, MT-BC, NMT, of The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. To reserve your webinar seat, please click here |
April 2014
| April 1 | NJCTS Children’s Scholarship For graduating New Jersey high school seniors with Tourette Syndrome who are enrolling in college, university or trade school in the fall. ONE MONTH LEFT TO APPLY! Download an application |
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| April 1 | NJCTS Educator of the Year For an educator in New Jersey who has made a significant difference in the life of a child with Tourette Syndrome during the 2013-2014 school year. ONE MONTH LEFT TO NOMINATE! Fill out the nomination form |
| April 1 | NJCTS Health-Care Professional of the Year For a health-care professional in New Jersey who has made a significant difference in the life of a child with Tourette Syndrome. ONE MONTH LEFT TO NOMINATE! Fill out the nomination form |
| April 1 | 10th annual NJCTS Family Retreat Weekend Join us from June 6-8 at YMCA Camp Bernie in Hunterdon County for the “best weekend of the year” ONE MONTH LEFT TO REGISTER! Get your family signed up |
| April 6 | 1st NJ Walks for TS at Princeton To support the NJCTS Children’s Scholarship Program, which awards money to graduating New Jersey high school seniors with Tourette Syndrome 1 p.m. registration/check-in begins 2 p.m. walk start WEST Picnic Area of Mercer County Park in West Windsor Register as an individual, join a team or create a team! Donate to an individual or team, or fundraise for yourself! Read about the success of the NJ Walks for TS program |
| April 9 | Wednesday Webinar “Impulse Control Problems and Tourette Syndrome” Presented by Cathy Budman, MD, director of the Movement Disorders Program at North Shore-LIJ Health System 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
| April 23 | Wednesday Webinar “Tourette Syndrome & Developmental Disabilities” Presented by Lawrence Brown, MD 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
| April 24 | NJCTS Children’s Scholarship For graduating New Jersey high school seniors with Tourette Syndrome who are enrolling in college, university or trade school in the fall. ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY! Download an application |
| April 24 | NJCTS Educator of the Year For an educator in New Jersey who has made a significant difference in the life of a child with Tourette Syndrome during the 2013-2014 school year. ONE WEEK LEFT TO NOMINATE! Fill out the nomination form |
| April 24 | NJCTS Health-Care Professional of the Year For a health-care professional in New Jersey who has made a significant difference in the life of a child with Tourette Syndrome. ONE WEEK LEFT TO NOMINATE! Fill out the nomination form |
| April 24 | 10th annual NJCTS Family Retreat Weekend Join us from June 6-8 at YMCA Camp Bernie in Hunterdon County for the “best weekend of the year” ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER! Get your family signed up |
| April 25 | Abilities Awareness Day Centenary College in Hackettstown NJCTS to present information Speaker: Volunteer advocate Ross Yellin |
| April 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 |
| April 30 | Guest Lecture For first-year doctoral students of psychology Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers University Presented by Robert Zambrano, Psy.D. |
May 2014
| May 1-2 | 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 For more information, please click here To schedule an appointment, please e-mail familystudy@biology.rutgers.edu |
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| May 1 | NJCTS Children’s Scholarship For graduating New Jersey high school seniors with Tourette Syndrome who are enrolling in college, university or trade school in the fall. LAST DAY TO APPLY! Download an application |
| May 1 | NJCTS Health-Care Professional of the Year For a health-care professional in New Jersey who has made a significant difference in the life of a child with Tourette Syndrome. LAST DAY TO NOMINATE! Fill out the nomination form |
| May 1 | NJCTS Educator of the Year For an educator in New Jersey who has made a significant difference in the life of a child with Tourette Syndrome during the 2013-2014 school year. LAST DAY TO NOMINATE! Fill out the nomination form |
| May 1 | 10th annual NJCTS Family Retreat Weekend Join us from June 6-8 at YMCA Camp Bernie in Hunterdon County for the “best weekend of the year” LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Get your family signed up |
| May 2 | Peer In-Service Presentation Clearview Regional Middle School in Mullica Hill Presented by NJCTS Youth Advocates Anna and Sarah Baldwin |
| May 3 | Cooper Facets of Dyslexia Conference Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford Campus 1 Medical Center Drive in Stratford NJCTS to present information |
| May 5 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School in Cliffwood Beach Presented by Tracy Lederman, Ed.D. |
| May 6 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Melvin H. Krep School in East Windsor Presented by Cheryl Ludwig, MA, CCC-SLP |
| May 8 | 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 |
| May 8 | 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 |
| May 12 | Peer In-Service Presentation Pleasant Valley School in Mullica Hill Presented by NJCTS Youth Advocates Anna and Sarah Baldwin |
| May 13 | Peer In-Service Presentation St. Francis Cathedral School in Metuchen Presented by NJCTS Youth Advocate Tommy Licato and NJCTS Education Outreach Assistant Allissa Letts |
| May 14 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Green Hills School in Newton Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Assistant Allissa Letts |
| May 16 | Jeans Day Fundraiser Cresskill School District All proceeds to benefit NJCTS Click here for more information |
| May 19 | 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 |
| May 21 | Wednesday Webinar “OCD in Young Children” Presented by Joelle McGovern, Ph.D. – University of Pennsylvania 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
| May 28 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School in Cliffwood Beach Presented by Meir Flancbaum, Psy.D. |
| May 29 | Peer In-Service Presentation Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School in Cliffwood Beach Presented by TBA |
| May 29 | Peer In-Service Presentation Bayshore Middle School in Leonardo Presented by NJCTS Youth Advocate Tess Kowalski |
| May 30 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Shepard Middle School in Kinnelon Presented by Graham Hartke, Psy.D. |
June 2014
| June 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 |
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| June 6-8 | 10th annual NJCTS Family Retreat Weekend Join us for the “best weekend of the year” Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon (exact times TBA) YMCA Camp Bernie in Port Murray $40 per person Click here to register your family Click here for directions to the camp Click here for testimonials about past retreats |
| June 23 | 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 |
| June 26 | NJ Coalition for Inclusive Education Conference NJCTS presents “TS in the Classroom” workshop 10 a.m. at Montclair State University Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Consultant Melissa Fowler |
July 2014
| July 9 | Wednesday Webinar “Sports-Related Brain Injury” Presented by Mark Mintz, MD – The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, click here to register |
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| July 14-20 | Camp Carton A sleepaway opportunity for kids with TS ages 10-12 in New Jersey and the surrounding area Camp Ramapo for Children in Rhinebeck, N.Y. Click for more information and to apply |
August 2014
| August 1-3 | Tim Howard NJCTS Leadership Academy Pilot Program For teens ages 14 to 17 diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome — program is FULL for 2014 Rutgers University’s Busch Campus in Piscataway Learn more about this important pilot program! |
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| August 13 | Wednesday Webinar “10 Ways to Make a Great School Year” Presented by Michael Osit, Ed.D. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, please click here |
| August 13 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Willowglen Academy in Sparta Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Consultant Melissa Fowler |
| August 23 | Young Adult Community Event “Tourette Picnic in the Park” Central Park Boat House in New York City 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Click here for more information |
| August 27 | Peer In-Service Presentation Lenape Valley Regional High School in Stanhope Presented by Graham Hartke |
| August 28 & 29 | 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 2014
| September 2 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Morgan Elementary School in Hamilton Presented by Robert Zambrano, Psy.D |
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| September 3 | Faculty In-service Presentation St Joseph’s School in Carteret Presented by Meir Flancbaum, Psy.D |
| September 4 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Bayshore Middle School in Middletown Presented by Tracy Lederman, Ed.D. |
| September 17 | Wednesday Webinar “Getting Kids Motivated for School! Strategies to foster your child/teen’s motivation to achieve in school” Presented by Graham Hartke, Psy.D. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, please click here |
| September 18 & 19 | 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 20 | Family Fun Night For TS parents and kids ages 9 to 18 6 to 8 p.m. Mantua Township Community Center in Sewell RSVP by calling 856-468-1096 or click here for more information |
| September 23 | Faculty In-service Presentation Veterans Memorial Elementary School in Brick Presented by Tracy Lederman, Ed.D |
| September 24 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Green Hills School in Newton Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Consultant Melissa Fowler, M.Ed |
| September 24 | Peer In-Service Presentation Green Hills School in Newton Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Consultant Melissa Fowler |
| September 29 | Peer Outreach Presentation Cambridge Elementary School in Kendall Park Presented by NJCTS and Youth Advocate Tommy Licato |
| September 30 | Patient-Centered Medical Education Grand Rounds Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack Presented by NJCTS and Tolga Taneli, MD |
October 2014
| October 1 | Wednesday Webinar “Trade Secrets of a Tourette Syndrome Doctor” Presented by Tolga Taneli, MD 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, please click here |
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| October 2 | Community Service Fair Representatives from local community service organizations, including NJCTS, along with high school clubs will be on hand to let students and families how they can provide service and volunteer 7 to 9 p.m. Millburn High School in Millburn NJCTS presentation to be given by Alec Wolf |
| October 2 | NJCTS Board of Directors Meeting 6 to 7:30 p.m. |
| October 3 | Peer Outreach Presentation Schuyler Colfax Middle School in Wayne Presented by NJCTS |
| October 8 | Wednesday Webinar “Mental Health Issues in Today’s Asian American Community” Presented by Dr. Andrew J. Lee of Kean University 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, please click here |
| October 15 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Whitman Elementary School in Turnersville Presented by Tracy Lederman, Ed.D. |
| October 17 | Peer In-Service Presentation Green Hills School in Newton Presented by NJCTS Education Outreach Consultant Melissa Fowler, M.Ed. |
| October 19 | North Jersey TS Parent Connection A great opportunity to meet other parents, share ideas and get connected! 1 to 4 p.m. Collins Pavilion at Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains Click here for more information Click here to RSVP by October 13 |
| October 20 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Westwood Junior & Senior High School in Washington Presented by Graham Hartke, Psy.D. |
| October 21 | Peer In-Service Presentation Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Turnersville Presented bu Tracy Lederman, Ed.D. |
| October 22 | 23rd annual American Academy of Pediatrics School Health Conference Come visit the NJCTS booth! 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27 in Edison Click here for more info |
| October 24 | Youth Advocate Presentation 150 8th-grade students Orange Avenue Middle School in Cranford Presented by Sarah Ethridge, NJCTS Youth Advocate |
| October 29 | Wednesday Webinar “Mental Health Stigma and Help Finding Services in the African American Community” Presented by Dr. Christine Adkins-Hutchison 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, please click here |
| October 30 | Youth Advocate Peer In-Service presentation Grover Middle School in West Windsor Presented by Tess Kowalski, Youth Advocate & NJCTS |
| October 30 & 31 | 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 2014
| November 5 | NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Fundraiser 4 to 8 p.m. Mr. Subs in South Plainfield 15 percent of the proceeds will go toward the 5th annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham event on November 15 Click here for more information |
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| November 6-7 | NJ Education Association Conference (NJEA) Atlantic City Convention Center Come visit us at our booth! We have two presentations this year on November 6: 9:30-11 a..m — “Tourette Syndrome, OCD, and ADHD: Practical Strategies and Accommodations” in Room 320 3-4:30 p.m. — “Tourette Syndrome, OCD, ADHD: The School Nurse’s Role” in Room 415 |
| November 7 | Jeans Day To support the programs and services of NJCTS TKL Research in Rochelle Park Click here for more info about this program |
| November 12 | Wednesday Webinar “Getting Kids Motivated for School” Presented by Graham Hartke, Psy.D. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, please click here NOTE: This webinar was rescheduled from September 17. If you registered for it then, you are still signed up! |
| November 14 | Faculty In-Service Presentation New Roads School in Somerset Presented by Melissa Fowler, MA, M.Ed. |
| November 15 | 5th annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham To support the NJCTS School In-Service Program, which educates students and teachers at schools in every corner of New Jersey about Tourette Syndrome and its associated neurological disorders, anti-bullying initiatives and self-advocacy 9 a.m. registration/check-in begins 10 a.m. walk start Borough Park in Mendham REGISTER TODAY! Donate/fundraise & support the NJCTS School In-Service Program! Sponsor the walk and change the lives of MANY children! Read about the success of the NJ Walks for TS program |
| November 17 | Faculty In-Service Presentation New Brunswick High School Presented by Meir Flancbaum, Psy.D. |
| November 18 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Yardville Heights Elementary School in Hamilton Presented by Cheryl Ludwig, MA, CCC-SLP |
| November 19 | Wednesday Webinar “Bullying & Vulnerable Populations” Presented by Nadia Ansary, Ph.D. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, please click here |
| November 20 | 1st annual Childhood Mental Health Symposium Neuropsychiatric Disorders: Tics, OCD, Trichotilomania Presented by NJCTS, the American Academy of Pediatrics, NJ Psychiatric Association and Rutgers University 10 a.m.-4 p.m. To register, please click here For more information, please click here |
December 2014
| December 1 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Carpenter Elementary School in Old Bridge Presented by Robert Zambrano, Psy.D, NJCTS |
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| December 3 | Wednesday Webinar “Monsters, Robbers & Nightmares, Oh My! Simple Steps to Improve Your Child’s Sleep” Presented by Courtney Weiner, Ph.D. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST To reserve your webinar seat, please click here |
| December 4 | Faculty In-Service Presentation Parsippany Hills High School in Morris Plains Presented by Graham Hartke, Psy.D, NJCTS |
| December 14 | Family Fun Night Bowling outing for kids and families with Tourette Syndrome 6-9 pm Glassboro Bowl & Rec Center in Glassboro Click here for more info or call/text 856-294-8594 |
| December 18 | Peer In-Service Presentation Green Hills Elementary School in Greendell Presented by Melissa Fowler, MA, MEd and NJCTS |