by NJCTS | Aug 5, 2025 | News
High school students representing several states gathered to build advocacy skills, self-leadership, and resilience at the 12th annual Tim Howard Leadership Academy, hosted by the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) on the Busch Campus of...
by NJCTS | Jul 16, 2025 | News, Scholarship Recipient
On Friday, June 6, in honor of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) presented four top scholarship awards to graduating New Jersey seniors who are excelling despite their TS diagnosis. The second-place...
by NJCTS | Jul 1, 2025 | News, Scholarship Recipient
On Friday, June 6, in honor of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) presented four top scholarship awards to graduating New Jersey seniors who are excelling despite their TS diagnosis. One of the...
by NJCTS | Jun 28, 2025 | News
The 2025 Camp FantasTIC weekend was just that—fantastic! Held at the beautiful Black Rock Retreat in Quarryville, PA, the camp welcomed more than 30 families for a weekend full of connection, adventure, and unforgettable memories. Campers of all ages dove right into...
by NJCTS | Jun 26, 2025 | News
On June 25, the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) celebrated a joyful milestone: the grand re-opening of its headquarters at 50 Division Street in downtown Somerville. The day marked not only a ribbon cutting and open house, but...
by NJCTS | Jun 9, 2025 | Fundraising & Events, News, Scholarship Recipient
The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) proudly celebrated its annual Awards and Scholarship Luncheon, honoring a new class of inspiring Youth Advocates and recognizing exceptional academic, professional, and community...
by NJCTS | Jun 15, 2023 | News, Research
In our ongoing exploration of treatment options for suppressing tics, we’ve discussed numerous approaches, such as medications and behavioral therapies like Habit Reversal Training (HRT). While these strategies can be effective for some children and teens, results can...
by NJCTS | Jan 19, 2023 | Helpful Tips, News, Research
For the many parents of children and adolescents with persistent tic disorder and Tourette Syndrome (TS), as well as adults with TS, the quest for treatments to increase the quality of life and reduce the severity of tics is constant and ongoing. Treatments of TS...
by NJCTS | Oct 15, 2018 | News
Every morning I drink my coffee from a mug that says, God gives the hardest battles to the strangest soldiers. This is not a typo, although, I’m pretty sure it’s supposed to say strongest soldiers. My son, Ethan, was 11 years old when he made the mug at the hospital...
