Humanistic Medicine Symposium gets glimpse into NJCTS’ patient-centered training program

Dr. Stuart Green and a New Jersey family affected by TS informed more than 100 healthcare professionals about the program   SUMMIT – When Dr. Stuart Green helped the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) develop its patient-centered training program two years ago, the idea was

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Join the team contributing DNA toward a cure for TS! Appointments available for June 14-15 at Rutgers

Yale University’s Dr. Robert King once again will interview families interested in participating in the genetics sharing program   PISCATAWAY – Would you like to see more people working on a cure for Tourette Syndrome? How about research on medications specifically for TS? Now is your opportunity to personally be

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Students attending Dare To Dream Conference will benefit from seeing peers as presenters

May 21 conference at Rutgers will feature speeches and breakouts led by high school and college students with TS and associated disorders   Are you a New Jersey student in grades 6 through 12 who suffers from Tourette Syndrome or associated neurological conditions such as OCD, ADHD or Asperger’s Syndrome?

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“Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” comes to NJ for June’s Sensory Friendly Films presentation

Theatres in Clifton, Elizabeth, Freehold, New Brunswick, Rockaway and Wayne will show the hit movie on June 16, for those with Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders   AMC Theatres and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disorders, such as Tourette Syndrome, a

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Congressman Lance holds roundtable discussion with families affected by Tourette Syndrome

Constituents from District 7 who utilize the programs and services of the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome talk at length about TS legislation   SOMERVILLE – Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ7) has been a longtime supporter of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS), including signing on

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Dare To Dream Student Leadership Conference will offer valuable breakout sessions for attendees

Conference will take place May 21 at Rutgers and is open to New Jersey students with Tourette Syndrome or associated disorders in grades 6-12   The first Dare to Dream Student Leadership Conference to target the community of New Jersey high school students living with neurological conditions such as Tourette

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NJCTS Wednesday Webinar series continues May 23 with presentation on understanding eating disorders

Webinar will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will be presented by licensed psychologist Dr. Hue-Sun Ahn   Eating disorders are increasingly affecting women and men of all ages, socioeconomic status, race and background. The next New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) Wednesday Webinar, titled

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