Join us on October 29th once again as we honor the continued growth, impact, and mission of NJCTS.
Protect our Promise for a Brighter Future
NJCTS is facing urgent funding needs to keep critical programs running for children, their families, and adults living with Tourette Syndrome. Your gift today makes an immediate impact.
What is Tourette Syndrome?
Tourette Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children, adolescents and adults, and is characterized by sudden, involuntary movements and/or sounds called tics.
Youth Programs
We’re empowering youth with Tourette Syndrome and related disorders through education, peer support, and programs that build confidence, self-advocacy, and resilience.
Adult Programs
We provide adults with Tourette Syndrome access to meaningful programs, peer connections, and resources because the journey doesn’t end at 18.
Support for Parents & Caregivers
Providing expert guidance, educational programs, support groups, and trusted resources to help their children with Tourette Syndrome thrive at home, in school, and beyond.
Professionals
Equipping teachers, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and community partners with evidence-based education, resources, and training to improve the understanding of Tourette Syndrome.
Our 2025 Impact
Elementary and Middle School Students Reached by a Youth Advocate
Professionals Reached through Education
Hours of Total Programming
Partner Organizations
Find Your Community
Grey Sky Films has produced a new series of videos to promote the impact NJCTS has had on families. Three families – the Straley’s, Ordonoez-Coronado’s, and Delaney’s – sat down with us to discuss their journey with Tourette Syndrome. From the family retreat to school presentations, NJCTS brings the community together and helps navigate social, educational, and medical challenges.
Upcoming Events
September 13, 2026 at TD Bank Ballpark
Come out for an exciting night at TD Bank Ballpark, featuring the Somerset Patriots (New York Yankees) vs. Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies)!
October 29, 2026 at Navesink Country Club
Join us as at the Navesink Country Club as we honor the continued growth, impact, and mission of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders.
What's New with NJCTS
Promising New Frontiers in the Treatment of Tourette Syndrome
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...
Can Physical Exercise be Used to Treat Tourette Syndrome?
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...
Five Frequently Heard Myths Surrounding Tourette Syndrome
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...
Be the Reason Understanding Becomes Acceptance
Join us in our mission to support and uplift individuals with Tourette Syndrome through education, advocacy, and community engagement. Together, we can change lives by building understanding, acceptance, and opportunity for children and adults living with Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders. Your involvement and support fuel life-changing programs, education, and advocacy, helping families feel seen, supported, and never alone.