South Plainfield teenager Tommy Licato has wish granted by Wish Upon A Hero Foundation

14-year-old TS advocate is honored at a Somerset Patriots baseball game with tickets to a Broadway show as a reward for his work with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome   BRIDGEWATER – Tommy Licato has actively advocated for those with Tourette Syndrome on behalf of the New Jersey Center

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Resident physicians at JFK Family Medicine receive Tourette Syndrome insight from South Plainfield teen

Tommy Licato describes his experience with TS and addresses questions on doctors, diagnosis, medication, co-morbid disorders and quality of life   EDISON – The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) on August 30 made the JFK Family Medicine Residency Program at JFK Medical Center a stop

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Teenagers help Jersey Shore Medical Center resident physicians better understand Tourette Syndrome

Amanda Silvers, 17, and Grace Hawruk, 16, describe their experiences with TS and address questions about diagnosis, treatment, quality of life and obtaining a driver’s license   NEPTUNE – The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) on August 30 made the Pediatric Resident Program at Jersey

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Dine & Donate at Down To The Bone!

Dear Tourette Syndrome Friend,   Fall is a beautiful time of year to dine outside in the Garden State! It’s also a great time to watch football while enjoying your favorite cuisine. An opportunity to make the most of both opportunties, as well as have the chance to help out

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NJCTS Wednesday Webinar series continues with must-see presentation on children and technology

Presented by licensed clinical psychologist Michael Osit, the webinar on September 19 will discuss how to raise happy, well-adjusted, well-behaved kids in this technological world   Children today are surrounded by infinite choices and very few limits – especially in the realm of technology – and as a result, many

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Roncati, Brummer families give Senator Lautenberg in-depth look into NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome

Senator learns about education programs that had profound impact on the lives of teenagers Dean Ronati and David Brummer, as well as the proposed Tourette Syndrome legislation   NEWARK – Over the years, Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) has been instrumental in assisting the autism community in the Garden State. On

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Baldwin family discusses need for Tourette Syndrome cure and legislation with Congressman Jon Runyan

Bill H.R. 3760 would establish regional centers of excellence across the country to conduct research into finding a solution for the inherited neurological disorder that affects 1 in 100   MOUNT LAUREL – Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ3) is not new to the plight of causes searching for cures. The Congressman

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Fundraising and race prizes announced for 3rd annual Youth Advocate 5K

Top fundraising team and top two fundraising individuals will win prizes, as will top male and female race finishers   MENDHAM – The 3rd annual Youth Advocate 5K Family Run/Walk (New Jersey Walks For TS) is just over two months away. But it’s never too early to begin forming teams, fundraising and getting

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