Wednesday Webinar series continues Feb. 29 with presentation on OCD in children and adolescents
One-hour presentation by Dr. Allen Weg will discuss assessment, diagnosis and treatment The most conservative estimates report Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in 1 out of every 200 students – meaning that statistically, several students suffer with the disorder in nearly every school. OCD will be addressed in the next
Teenagers weigh in on mystery illness in LeRoy, N.Y.
The story that has been streaming out of LeRoy, N.Y., over the past couple of months has caught the attention of the entire nation: More than a dozen female students suddenly developed Tourette Syndrome-like symptoms, and no one has been able to fully explain it. Many explanations have been offered
“Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” comes to New Jersey for February’s Sensory Friendly Films series
Theatres in Clifton, Elizabeth, Freehold, New Brunswick, Rockaway and Wayne will show the hit movie on Saturday, Feb. 25 AMC Theatres and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disorders, such as Tourette Syndrome, a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films
Parents weigh in on mystery illness in LeRoy, N.Y.
The story that has been streaming out of LeRoy, N.Y., over the past couple of months has caught the attention of the entire nation: More than a dozen female students suddenly developed Tourette Syndrome-like symptoms, and no one has been able to fully explain it. Many explanations have been offered
Tourette Syndrome families sing praises about value of annual NJCTS family retreat weekend
This year’s eighth annual event will take place June 8-10 PORT MURRAY, N.J. – A perfect mixture of fun, education and advocacy has been the name of the game for the past seven years during the annual New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) family retreat
Tourette Syndrome mother thrilled with in-service presentation to her child’s school teachers
Janine Howley, on behalf of the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome, spoke Dec. 13 about TS to the faculty of the Milford Brooks School in Manalapan MANALAPAN, N.J. – Barbara Lutsky had been trying for years to educate teachers in the Manalapan School District about Tourette Syndrome, a neurological disorder
New Jersey family relished opportunity to meet Tourette Syndrome advocate Tim Howard in England
The Kowalskis were the winners of the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome’s Team Up With Tim Howard Raffle, getting to watch the goalkeeper play for Everton of the Premier League When the Kowalski family signed up for the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders’ (NJCTS) Team
NJCTS seeking nominations for its 2012 “Angels” list
This collection of volunteers, partner organizations and other noteworthy individuals and entities is featured on the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome website Webster’s Dictionary lists many definitions for the word “angel,” among them being someone who “aids or supports with money or influence.” The New Jersey Center for Tourette
Poetry helping teen blog gain worldwide notoriety
When the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) launched Teens4TS, an Internet blog resource for teenagers with TS, on Nov. 14, 2011, it had no idea the venture would take off so quickly. But 10 weeks and nearly 10,000 hits later, Teens4TS – which can be