NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy in Photos

Take a look back at the NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy Class of 2017!  The 4th annual Academy took place at Rutgers University from August 3-6 where leading TS experts led presentations and workshops for our 29 participants who hailed from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois, California and Canada.

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NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy Class of 2017 Embraces Leadership Role

The NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy empowered a new set of leaders in the Class of 2017. Each of the 29 participants took part in an intensive four-day training promoting self-empowerment, self-leadership, and resilience—all important skills to succeed while living with Tourette Syndrome. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder

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NJCTS Announces Publication of “The Teenage Guide to Living with Tourette Syndrome”

NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) announces the publication of The Teenage Guide to Living with Tourette Syndrome, an ebook created and developed by the NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy Class of 2016. The ebook is now available for download at standwiththegreats.org/resources. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is

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New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Awards for Public Service honors NJCTS Youth Advocates

Since 2007, the New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Awards for Public Service has recognized volunteers who make a difference in their communities. Among the 2017 honorees were the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) Youth Advocates who were recognized in the Youth Volunteer Group Category. The

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Governor Chris Christie, Senate, and Assembly proclaim June 4th as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in New Jersey

The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) received an official proclamation from the Governor’s Office of New Jersey as well as a Joint Legislative Resolution recognizing June 4th as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in the Garden State. Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman of New Jersey’s 16th legislative

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June 4th is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in New Jersey

To mark the occasion of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in New Jersey, the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) celebrated with a press conference and award ceremony at the New Jersey State House in Trenton on Monday, June 5. Assemblyman Troy Singleton (D-7) partnered with NJCTS

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Senator Robert Menendez Expands Support for CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act

The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) is proud to announce the reintroduction of federal legislation for Tourette Syndrome by U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (New Jersey). Titled the Collaborative Academic Research Efforts (CARE) for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2017, the legislation would amend the Public Health

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Rutgers scientists lead international effort to determine cause of Tourette Syndrome (Courier-News)

NEW BRUNSWICK – Four damaged genes that disrupt the normal development of the brain in those with Tourette syndrome — a neurological condition characterized by vocal and physical tics — have been identified by Rutgers University scientists and researchers from across the country involved in an international effort to determine

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