NJCTS News – September
Academy Highlights; Casino Night; September Programs; Back to School; On the Blog
CDC: 1 in 50 School-Age Children Have Tourette Syndrome or a Tic Disorder
This is more than DOUBLE the amount that experts previously believed. More research is needed.
NJCTS Announces Program of Webinars for Fall 2022
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) has announced their next three webinars featuring topics of interest for parents of children with mental health disorders and other learning or social special needs. September 14: Understanding Executive Function Concerns in Tourette Syndrome and Related Disorders with Richard Gallagher, PhD,
NJCTS News – July
Scholarship Winners; Camp FantasTIC; Youth Advocate of the Year; Leaving a Legacy; Good Bye Kelley; July Programs
First Faith W. Rice Legacy Award Presented to Jay Tischfield
Dr. Tischfield was already a well-established leader in genetics research when Faith Rice walked into his office at Rutgers University.
Annual Awards and Scholarship Luncheon
NJCTS awarded college scholarships and celebrated our top professionals, walk teams, Youth Advocate of the Year, and our very first Faith W. Rice Legacy Award Winner.
AnnaClaire Sems Named Youth Advocate of the Year
“I educated children on what Tourette Syndrome is, what it looks like, and how it feels." Youth Advocate heads to UNC in the Fall.
Kyla Butler Awarded Faith Rice Memorial Scholarship
Butler was awarded the Faith W. Rice Memorial Scholarship, named after NJCTS founder and former executive director.
Youth Advocate Sofia ‘Tackles Tourette’ for Fourth Year
Sofia Trabilcy is well on her way to reaching her $5,000 goal and exceeding every other walk team.
Dr. Marla Deibler Named Health Care Professional of the Year by NJCTS
NJCTS has awarded the 2022 Health Professional of the Year to Dr. Marla Deibler, Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Emotional Health.