Make your opinion count: Vote YES for the federal Tourette Syndrome legislation, bill number H.R. 3760

Introduced Dec. 20 by New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires, the bill presently is being reviewed by a congressional subcommittee   One of the latest bills to be introduced to the United States Congress – H.R. 3760, the Collaborative Academic Research Efforts (CARE) for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2011 – is gaining

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NJCTS’ first Wednesday Webinar of 2012 to focus on emotion regulation

One-hour presentation on Jan. 25 by Julie Lynn Ryan, Ph.D., will concentrate on the difficulties facing children and adolescants in this area   Children and adolescents who have difficulty regulating their emotions often experience ongoing irritability, temper tantrums and depression. These conditions will be addressed in the next New Jersey Center

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NJCTS Sharing Repository at Rutgers University receives $1.5 million in federal funding

Genetic sample-collecting facility now known as the National Institute of Mental Health NJCTS Sharing Repository   According to a recently published story by NJ Spotlight, New Jersey – led by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) – is a major center for research into the cause

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Somerset Patriots, NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome will host Awareness Day on April 29

Tickets are available now to this important event, which will feature a proclamation from the Governor and recognitions of Scholarships, Educator and Healthcare Provider of the Year   BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Weekends fill up fast in the springtime, so mark your calendars now for what the New Jersey Center for

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NJCTS announces the introduction of federal legislation for Tourette Syndrome

New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires proposes ground-breaking TS bill   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) is proud to announce the introduction of federal legislation for Tourette Syndrome by U.S. Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ13). Titled the Collaborative Academic Research Efforts (CARE) for

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