Selective Mutism: Coordinated Behavioral Approaches for Therapists, Parents, and Schools New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Wednesday Webinar series continues on February 9th.

January 12, 2011- Selective Mutism is the subject of a no-cost presentation, Wednesday February 9, 2011 presented by Dr. Brian Chu. This presentation is part of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome’s Wednesday Webinar Series. Selective Mustism: Coordinated Behavioral Approaches for Therapists, Parents and Schools” will explore descriptions of

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SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO NJ STUDENTS WITH TOURETTE SYNDROME APPLICATIONS DUE TO NJCTS APRIL 1ST

Somerville, NJ – Through the generosity of its donors, the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc. is accepting applications for its 2011 Children’s Scholarship Award. New Jersey high school seniors with Tourette Syndrome who plan to attend college or trade school upon graduation are encouraged to

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Rage and Behavioral Problems in Adolescents is Focus of February 23 Webinar NJCTS Presents Strategies in Wednesday Webinar Series

Somerville, NJ- “Understanding and Responding to Behavioral Difficulties and Rage Behaviors in Children and Adolescents” is the next installment the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome’s Wednesday Webinar series. Shawn Ewbank, Psy.D. argues that behavioral difficulties in children and teens can be best understood as skills deficits. Reducing these kinds

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Presentation: State-of-the-art treatments for Tourette Syndrome and associated conditions

DATE: Tues, 1/18/11 TIME: 5:30-7:00PM WHERE: Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ As part of the Rutgers genetic study of Tourette Syndrome, Robert A. King, MD will present recent clinical advances in medication and other state-of-the-art treatments for Tourette Syndrome and associated conditions. Gary Heiman, PhD will present information on genetics of

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NJCTS sends its thanks to Dave Tango, star of SyFy’s hit Ghost Hunters and his father, Bruce, for hosting the 4th Annual Dinner and Show to Benefit the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome.

The event took place on Sunday, November 28th in Westfield and featured fellow paranormal investigators from Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters Academy Steve Gonzalves, Kris Williams, Amy Bruni and Adam Berry. The group discussed their encounters on the show and answered audience questions. Lots of fun for everyone! We are

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Mendham Teen Hosts “New Jersey Walks for TS” to Raise Awareness of Tourette Syndrome

Inspired by her cousin, Emily Carrara joins NJCTS to launch awareness walks Mendham, N.J. — Emily Carrara put her summer vacation to extraordinary use. While other teenagers were poolside, Emily spent a good portion of her summer vacation on conference calls and soliciting donations and support for “Mendham Walks for

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