One of the most important elements of success in school for TS affected kids is their teacher, especially for elementary aged children, who will spend most of their time with only one. Continue Reading
Christian was a second place winner of a 2024 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This is the essay he included with his application. I have strived for excellence despite challenges in life. While my path has been difficult, perseverance has allowed me… Continue Reading
Marissa was a first place winner of a 2024 NJCTS Scholarship. Here is the essay she included with her application. At the age of 7, I began to tic. It started as sniffing, inspiration, and expiration and progressed to uncontrollable… Continue Reading
It is and should be the goal of everyone with Tourette’s to be comfortable in their own shoes. It is not required to share it with others around you, but it would ease some of the stress or anxiety that comes with the disorder. Continue Reading
For people with Tourette’s Syndrome, regardless of when your journey kicks off, uncertainty about how TS might affect your romantic endeavors can be an added stress to an already emotionally turbulent experience. Continue Reading
If you have Tourettes Syndrome, you know how difficult school can be. Sadly, Tourettes often comes with some friends, like anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and other disorders that can cause difficulty learning and concentrating. Thankfully, there are solutions to these problems.… Continue Reading
As someone who’s received a public school education almost all my life, the prospect of attending an academic institution like The Peddie School was intimidating. Continue Reading
I have made incredible connections through my involvement with the organization, found numerous role models I admire, and learned invaluable lessons that I would not have otherwise. Continue Reading
How does Tourette’s affect youth in sports? This is a common question that often goes unanswered. Continue Reading
Kyle was a second place winner of a 2023 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay he included with his application. At five years old, I was diagnosed with Tourette’s; it is a neurological disorder characterized by tics (involuntary movements… Continue Reading