October 11, 2011- NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, working in partnership with Bergen Community College will present Tourette Syndrome: Strategies for Student Success.
- When: October 22, 2011 10:00am to 1:00pm
- Where: Bergen Community College Presenter: Ann L. Deutsch, MSN, CPNP
- Cost: $30.00 Course # SD 759
- Register: www.bergen.edu/continuinged or 201-447-7488
The Workshops are designed to introduce educators to Tourette Syndrome and its most commonly associated disorders (ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression and rage) with an emphasis on school-related issues. The criteria for diagnosis/clinical assessment will be explained to help teachers begin to understand the behavior of some children. NJCTS workshops are designed to enable educators to recognize students’ difficulties, strengths, and potential. Interventions and modifications for behavior will also be addressed. Professional Development Credits will be offered for qualified participants.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, as many as 1 in 100 individuals exhibit symptoms of Tourette Syndrome (TS)- an inherited neurological disorder that characterized by involuntary physical and vocal tics. Symptoms generally appear before an individual is 18 years old. TS affects people of all ethnic groups with males affected 3 to 4 times more frequently than females.
For more information on Tourette Syndrome or the work of NJCTS, please visit www.njcts.org