Youth Advocate Educates Glen Ridge Students about TS

Youth Advocate Peter Pendell answered the call to present at Ridgewood Avenue School for one of their students with TS: Sam.

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Meeting My Inspiration to Advocate

As an awkward 6th grader who was struggling with my disorder, seeing her on the stage speaking her mind truly inspired me. 

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UK Advocate Wilamena Shares Her Experience at the Tim Howard Leadership Academy

“Check out my new blog post and video all about my adventure to the NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership academy.”

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AnnaClaire Sems Named Youth Advocate of the Year

“I educated children on what Tourette Syndrome is, what it looks like, and how it feels." Youth Advocate heads to UNC in the Fall.

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Kyla Butler Awarded Faith Rice Memorial Scholarship

Butler was awarded the Faith W. Rice Memorial Scholarship, named after NJCTS founder and former executive director.

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Youth Advocate Sofia ‘Tackles Tourette’ for Fourth Year

Sofia Trabilcy is well on her way to reaching her $5,000 goal and exceeding every other walk team.

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NJ Walks for TS Youth Advocate Sofia

Sofia’s Advice on Advocacy – Join the Walk!

NJ Walks for TS is the perfect time to spread awareness for TS in your community.

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IEPs and 504 Plans: Navigating Special Education

Special education attorney Andrew Meltzer will provide a comprehensive overview of special education in New Jersey. He will discuss the structure of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), who is eligible, and how to go about securing an appropriate educational program for your child. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation

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“I finally felt that I was not alone.”

I am so thankful to NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome

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Tourette Syndrome PSA

NJCTS Advocates Call for a Stop to TS Stereotypes

Four young advocates tell their story in new PSAs for NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome

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