by NJCTS | Aug 3, 2026 | Scholarship Recipient
A Different Kind of Perfect The letter R was my introduction to shame. At five years old, standing on my kindergarten classroom rug and practicing the alphabet, I realized I was different. My /r/ sound didn’t match that of my classmates’. I began speech therapy a few...
by NJCTS | Aug 3, 2026 | Scholarship Recipient
Growing up, I constantly had to explain Tourette’s syndrome to people who didn’t understand the term. I thought the label would be a quick fix: a surefire way to help people understand me, without having to rehash my story every time I was met with a blank stare....
by NJCTS | Aug 20, 2025 | News, Scholarship Recipient
On Friday June 6, in honor of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day, NJCTS presented the four top scholarship awards to graduating New Jersey seniors. The third-place recipient was Sarah Freeman, of West Orange. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurobiological disorder...
by NJCTS | Jul 16, 2025 | News, Scholarship Recipient
On Friday, June 6, in honor of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) presented four top scholarship awards to graduating New Jersey seniors who are excelling despite their TS diagnosis. The second-place...
by NJCTS | Jul 1, 2025 | News, Scholarship Recipient
On Friday, June 6, in honor of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) presented four top scholarship awards to graduating New Jersey seniors who are excelling despite their TS diagnosis. One of the...
by NJCTS | Jun 17, 2025 | Scholarship Recipient, Teen Blogger
Jordan was a first place winner of a 2025 NJCTS Scholarship. Here is the essay he included with his application. When the Devils scored, I blinked. My hands froze while my eyes moved involuntarily. Although the Devils won, I felt as though I’d lost. My individual...
by NJCTS | Jun 9, 2025 | Fundraising & Events, News, Scholarship Recipient
The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) proudly celebrated its annual Awards and Scholarship Luncheon, honoring a new class of inspiring Youth Advocates and recognizing exceptional academic, professional, and community...
