NJCTS Wednesday Webinar series continues July 18 with presentation exploring chronic illness

Presented by Dr. Michael C. Zarabi, this webinar will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will deal with psychological and educational impacts   There are myriad potential effects to having a chronic illness, including some that many people don’t even know about. During the next New Jersey Center

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AMC cools down summer heat with sensory-friendly showing of “Ice Age: Continental Drift”

Theatres in Clifton, Elizabeth, Freehold, New Brunswick, Rockaway and Wayne will show the hit movie on July 21 for those with Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders   AMC Theatres and the Autism Society have formed a lasting partnership that brings families affected by autism and other disorders – such as

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Congressman Pallone impressed with research taking place at Cell and DNA Repository at Rutgers University

Human Genetics Institute Director Dr. Jay Tischfield notes importance of facility that was created by NJCTS and is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year   NEW BRUNSWICK – On June 7, the Cell and DNA Repository at Rutgers University celebrated its fifth anniversary of collecting genetic samples from individuals with Tourette

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Good Shepherd Academy first-grade teacher is the 2012 NJCTS Educator of the Year

Anita Riccardelli, nominated by 2nd-grade student Erin Miskell and her parents for Riccardelli’s exceptional work in and out of the classroom, is one of two educator award winners this year   NUTLEY – Once a student progresses on to the next grade – especially in elementary school – whatever interaction

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DePaul Catholic High School Spanish teacher is the 2012 NJCTS Educator of the Year

Stacey Gottesman, nominated by sophomore student Grace Hawruk  for Gottesman’s exceptional work in and out of the classroom, is one of two educator award winners this year   WAYNE – When DePaul Catholic High School sophomore Grace Hawruk missed a sizeable chunk of this past school year after having surgery,

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Registration opens for 3rd annual Mendham Walk to benefit the education programs of NJCTS

This year’s walk will take place on Saturday, November 3, rain or shine, at Borough Park in Mendham, New Jersey   MENDHAM – The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) is proud to announce that registration for the 3rd annual New Jersey Walks for TS event at Borough Park

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