Why I Declined Testing Accommodations
The thought of spending ample time for assessments allured me greatly. So why then did I decline to accept the accommodations? Continue Reading
How TS Turns Everyday Tasks Into Challenges
Having Tourette’s didn’t hinder my life to an extreme degree, especially considering that my case is far milder than some of my counterparts. However, that’s not to say that it didn’t impact my life to any extent at all; some… Continue Reading
Tic Attacks
On occasion, usually after prolonged or immense stress, up pops the most monstrous and incredible of my tics: the tic attack. Continue Reading
Meet Dominic, Our New Youth Development Intern
I just started as the Youth Development Intern with NJCTS and my story was sent out to people on the NJCTS mailing list, but this is a longer more personal version if you care to read it. Continue Reading
NOW RECRUITING: Virtual Group for Children and Adolescents with Tics!
Many children with tics and Tourette Syndrome may experience anxiety, be teased or bullied, develop negative self-perceptions and avoid social situations as a result of their tics. The Rutgers Tourette Syndrome Clinic is offering a 10-week, group-based program that aims to help… Continue Reading
Why I Became an Advocate for My Brother and Others
Two sisters, Eliza and Sydney, talk about growing up with Tourette Syndrome – not their own, but their brothers’ – and why they chose to become advocates for everyone living with TS. Continue Reading
College Bound? Some Advice from Past NJCTS Scholarship Recipients
Each and every individual should follow their own path and enjoy every moment of their college experience. Continue Reading
Tourette’s syndrome: My Special Path to Succeed
The author of this essay was a winner of a 2020 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay that was included with their application. In the third grade, at the age of eight, I was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. This… Continue Reading
I Am More Than My Tourette – Matthew C.
Matthew was a first place winner of the 2020 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay he included with his application. Well, it’s a school day, so that’s probably 10 people, maybe a dozen. I have practice after that so… Continue Reading
Thanks to Tourette’s – Dominic D.
Dominic was a second place winner of the 2020 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay he included with his application. As a kid I often felt like a misfit, and developing Tourette Syndrome didn’t help. I’ve always been quirky,… Continue Reading