Hunterdon County School Nurse Association and John Beckley join advocacy campaign in support of kids with Tourette Syndrome May 14, 2009- Hunterdon County’s school nurses and Health Director John Beckley declare “Wednesday is TS Day!” By calling for a day of awareness, these important offices are advocating on behalf of

“Wednesday is TS Day” at TCNJ Ewing, NJ- Wednesdays have new meaning at The College of New Jersey, thanks to a very special freshman. Jay Geyer has Tourette Syndrome, and he’s not shy about educating the world about this misunderstood neurological disorder. TS is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary

I’m so pleased about Senate Resolution 77, recognizing the accomplishments of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders Inc., passed by the state Senate on Feb. 23. The work of NJCTS ties directly to the major agenda items outlined in recent speeches by the current administrations in

NJCTS Youth Spokesman says “The kids of New Jersey cannot speak for themselves” and encourages lawmakers not to forget the 28,000 NJ children with TS. February 23, 2009- New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome was recognized by the State Senate on Monday for its accomplishments in providing support for the

New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome will be honored by the NJ State Senate on Monday. NJCTS will be represented by children with TS who are advocating for the 28,000 New Jersey children and families affected by Tourette Syndrome. The children hail from across the state, so please contact 908-575-7350

SOMERVILLE — Helping families of special needs children understand their legal rights is the topic of New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome’s latest “Wednesday Webinar” to be held online 7:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 25. Lawyer Rebecca Spar will discuss “Special Education and the Law,” during a free webinar which is open

New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is hosting a free presentation on February 25 Somerville, NJ–Helping families of special needs children understand their legal rights is the topic of New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome’s latest Wednesday Webinar. Attorney Rebecca Spar will discuss “Special Education and the Law,” during a

By: JESSICA FLORES ,OBSERVER CONTRIBUTOR Posted: 2/10/09 It started with a 5-year-old boy’s uncontrollable urge to shake his head. It would soon be discovered that this head shaking was an involuntary tic caused by Tourette syndrome, which led to a 15-year battle for Cory Friedman and his family. “I used

NJCTS Genetics Repository- A letter from the Executive Director A little more than 5 years ago I saw an article in the Star Ledger about a scientist at Rutgers who received a $26M grant to study mental disorders. I worked with that scientist and Rutgers University for 3 years to convince