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 18, 2022 | Research
School is back in full swing now and as the curriculum progresses and increases in complexity, students have more information and activity to juggle and organize. Students need to manage their schoolwork, establish and follow a routine and schedule, manage time and...
by NJCTS | Sep 7, 2022 | Research
People who have tics or Tourette Syndrome often also have OCD-like behaviors. Those affected with Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have agonizing irrational thoughts (obsessions) that lead to a strong emotional reaction, such as anxiety or disgust, and they often...
by Erin Witherspoon | Aug 25, 2022 | Research
Are you planning on traveling this fall or for the upcoming holidays? You cannot be too early in your preparations if you have Tourette Syndrome (TS) or are traveling with someone who has TS. Extra preparation can make the trip much smoother. Traveling can be...
by NJCTS | Aug 22, 2022 | Advocacy, Helpful Tips, Research
Why are there myths and misconceptions about Tourette Syndrome (TS)? One reason could be that TS is not diagnosed with a blood, laboratory, or imaging test. Instead, knowledgeable clinicians evaluate and interpret a patient’s symptoms. Depending on who is observing...
by NJCTS | Jun 9, 2022 | Research
By Gary A. Heiman Ph.D. Department of Genetics, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Evidence from many studies, including family studies and twin studies, strongly suggests a genetic contribution causing Tourette Syndrome (TS) and other chronic tics disorders...
