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 28, 2025 | News
The 2025 Camp FantasTIC weekend was just that—fantastic! Held at the beautiful Black Rock Retreat in Quarryville, PA, the camp welcomed more than 30 families for a weekend full of connection, adventure, and unforgettable memories. Campers of all ages dove right into...
by NJCTS | Jun 26, 2025 | News
On June 25, the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) celebrated a joyful milestone: the grand re-opening of its headquarters at 50 Division Street in downtown Somerville. The day marked not only a ribbon cutting and open house, but...
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...
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...
