Brigantine North Middle School Teacher Named NJCTS Educator of the Year

Karen Benchoff is honored by the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Brigantine, N.J.- Ms. Karen Benchoff of Brigantine North Middle School saw one of her students struggling with a misunderstood disorder and took it upon herself to shed some light and understanding among all her seventh-grade pupils. For her work,

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“Tourette Syndrome and Difficulty With Sensory Processing and Integration” Webinar July 21st

NJCTS presents no-cost presentation for parents, educators and health professionals July 14, 2010- Sensory processing issues will be the focus of the latest in the Wednesday Webinar series on July 21, presented by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. Individuals with TS often present with significant difficulty processing and

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Tim Howard Wins Pepsi Refresh Grant on Behalf of NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome

$50,000 will allow NJCTS to establish an Advocacy Academy and expand family support June 15, 2010- Tim Howard is thrilling audiences on the field in South Africa and across the globe for his skills as goalkeeper for Team USA. But it’s his efforts off the field that has fans back

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BEDMINSTER STUDENT WINS NJCTS SCHOLARSHIP

New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Awards 2010 Children’s Scholarship to Matthew Mueller Bedminster, NJ- Matthew Mueller is a recipient of the 2010 New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome’s Children’s Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Mueller, who graduated from Immaculata High School (Somerville), was selected for his academic achievement,

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MILLTOWN STUDENT WINS NJCTS SCHOLARSHIP

New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Awards 2010 Children’s Scholarship to John Wieczorek Milltown, NJ- John Wieczorek is a recipient of the 2010 New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome’s Children’s Scholarship. Wieczorek, who graduated from St. Joseph’s High School (Metuchen), was selected for his academic achievement, community service and accomplishments

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Faith Rice Honored by Russ Berrie Foundation

NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Executive Director is finalist for 2010 Russ Berrie Award for Making A Difference June 9, 2010- Faith Rice of Califon is a 2010 Russ Berrie Award for Making A Difference Finalist for her work on behalf of the Tourette Syndrome community. It’s an honor two

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