New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome welcomes international soccer star and TS advocate Tim Howard to its Board of Directors

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) is proud to announce the addition of Tim Howard, noted Tourette Syndrome advocate and star goalkeeper of the United States Men’s National Soccer Team, to the organization’s leadership as a member of the Board of Directors,

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NJCTS Wednesday Webinar series continues 10/16 with “Cyber Safety Guide for Parents & Educators” & 10/30 with “The TS Program at Rutgers University”

Children and adolescents growing up today live in a cyber world consisting of instant everything, easy communication, handheld technology, widespread accessibility and often little adult oversight. This cyber world is also a risky place filled with bullying, harassment, intimidation, masking identity and sexting. A New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

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WANTED: Teens with Tourette Syndrome for new clinical research trial at Overlook Medical Center

SUMMIT, N.J. – Dr. Roger Kurlan of the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, N.J., is currently recruiting for a clinical research trial for a potential new medication for Tourette Syndrome – an inherited, misdiagnosed, misunderstood neurological disorder that affects 1 in 100 children and adults. Participants

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Every dime raised for 4th NJ Walks For TS at Mendham will help educate teachers and students about Tourette

MENDHAM – When hundreds of children and families affected by Tourette Syndrome (TS) and associated neurological disorders such as OCD and ADHD converge upon Borough Park on November 23 for the 4th annual NJ Walks For TS at Mendham, they’ll be walking and running with a purpose. They’ll know that

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Coming October 28: A new way for Tourette Syndrome parents in Burlington and Camden counties to connect

MARLTON – Parents of children with Tourette Syndrome and other associated neurological disorders often find it extremely difficult to locate, get to know and ultimately bond with other families struggling to mitigate through similar circumstances. The Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey, in collaboration with the New Jersey Center for

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NJCTS receives $100 donation from Twin City Pharmacy to help fund NJ Walks For TS at Mendham T-shirts

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. – The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) is pleased to announce a donation from Twin City Pharmacy & Surgical of South Plainfield, in the amount of $100, which will help fund the purchase of T-shirts for runners, walkers, volunteers and other participants

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You can play an important role in advancing research and finding a cure for Tourette Syndrome!

Individuals and families with Tourette Syndrome can participate in the genetics sharing program by interviewing with Dr. Robert King on October 10-11 and November 8 at Rutgers University. PISCATAWAY – Every day, scientists and geneticists are working to find a cure for Tourette Syndrome. What if you could actually be

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