NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Announces 2016 Youth Scholarship Award Winners

Students with TS throughout New Jersey are recognized for their achievements NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) is proud to announce the 2016 recipients of the annual Youth Scholarship Award. Each student was selected for his or her academic achievement, community service, and accomplishments as an

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Youth Advocate raising Tourette Syndrome Awareness in South Jersey

Teen receives proclamations recognizing June 4th as TS Awareness Day in the state WOODBURY HEIGHTS, NJ— Youth Advocate Daniel Ortner is on a mission to raise awareness of Tourette Syndrome in South Jersey. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements or sounds known as tics and

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Governor Chris Christie proclaims June 4th as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in New Jersey

NJCTS proudly accepts this proclamation from the Governor’s Office SOMERVILLE, NJ — The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) has been presented with an official proclamation from the Governor’s Office of New Jersey recognizing June 4th as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in the Garden State. Senator

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Hillsdale Teen Inspires his Community to Tackle Tourette Syndrome

HILLSDALE, NJ— Mike Hayden is taking his Tourette Syndrome advocacy efforts to the next level. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements or sounds known as tics and is frequently accompanied by other neurological or mental health disorders. 1 in 100 school-age children lives with TS

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Skier races toward Tourette Syndrome awareness

10-year-old Kyla Butler gets June 4th recognized as TS Awareness Day in Jefferson Township JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, NJ— Kyla Butler of Oak Ridge, NJ, is making a name for herself not only as one of the top skiers in the tri-state area but also as an advocate for Tourette Syndrome. Tourette

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