2025 Tim Howard Leadership Academy
High school students representing several states gathered to build advocacy skills, self-leadership, and resilience at the 12th annual Tim Howard Leadership Academy, hosted by the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ, from July 31 to August 3,
Parenting Strategies for Young Children with Anxiety – The SPACE Method
This webinar will equip parents and early childhood providers with evidence-based strategies from the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) program to help young children overcome anxiety. Participants will learn to recognize and identify common symptoms of anxiety, including behavioral and emotional indicators, and understand how these symptoms manifest
2024 Tim Howard Leadership Academy
High school students from sevent states had the opportunity to learn advocacy and leadership at the 11th annual Academy.
2024 Awards and Scholarship Luncheon
NJCTS celebrated 2024 scholarship winners and award honorees during annual luncheon in Bridgewater.
Why NJCTS is My “Safe Place”
I hope that you will consider making a donation to support NJCTS so they can help many other families just like they helped me!
2023 Awards and Scholarship Luncheon
NJCTS celebrated 2023 scholarship winners and award honorees during annual luncheon in Bridgewater.
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.
2023 Scholarship Application is Now Available
All New Jersey graduating seniors with diagnosed TS are eligible to apply.
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.”
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.








