In Their Own Words: A Doctor’s Perspective
He sees many patients with Tourette Syndrome and often refers their family to NJCTS for advocacy and education services. Recently, he took a few minutes out of his day to talk to us about the importance of TS awareness among medical professionals and the current state of treatment options.
Youth Advocate Jatin Speaks at Bound Brook Elementary School
NJCTS Youth Advocate Jatin Nayyar, 17, of Morganville presented an introduction to Tourette Syndrome to a group of elementary school kids during an afterschool program at Lafayette School in Bound Brook. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by uncontrollable movements known as tics. As many as 1 in
The Leadership Academy Changed My Life
In my first year at the Academy, some of my first impressions were that this was a place where people were going to be accepting, encouraging, and understanding.
Creating a New Generation of Doctors with Interest and Expertise in Tourette Syndrome
The Rutgers Tourette Clinic at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology One of the biggest problems associated with Tourette Syndrome is that too few psychologists, mental health professionals and other healthcare practitioners know enough about TS to help the many individuals and families dealing with this often devastating
NJCTS Family Updates
All of the latest news and information for our families including scholarship, Family Retreat and Leadership Academy!
NJ Walks for TS: Ten Years of Inspiration
For nearly a decade, the advocate-formed event “NJ Walks for TS” has been serving as a day of fun, advocacy, awareness, and empowerment on behalf of NJ kids and families living with Tourette Syndrome.
Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence and Innovation<br> in Tourette Syndrome Research
“Research into better treatments for TS cannot be done without the participation of individuals and families.” Dr. Jay A. Tischfield The NJCTS mission did not include research until we realized that we could lead an effort to bring researchers together to work collaboratively to find answers for the cause of
NJCTS is Accepting Applications for the Tim Howard Leadership Academy
Applications are currently being accepted for the annual NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy, an intensive four-day program promoting self-empowerment, self-leadership, and resilience for teens living with Tourette Syndrome. The participants, ranging in age from 15 to 17, will train and house at the Busch Engineering, Science and Technology Building on
NJCTS News – January 2020
Our New Logo and Look; NJ Walks for TS; NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy; New Education Outreach Video; Upcoming Youth Advocate Workshops; Scholarship Opportunity; Participate in TS Research
NJCTS Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Creation of New Logo and Fresh Brand
For the past 15 years, NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS), has been providing support and services to families and individuals living with Tourette Syndrome (TS) and its associated mental health disorders. In recognition of the anniversary and the thousands of people touched, the organization has announced a brand change.