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Why I Declined Testing Accommodations

Posted on February 25, 2021 by adyank

The thought of spending ample time for assessments allured me greatly. So why then did I decline to accept the accommodations? Continue Reading →

Guest Bloggers, Teens, Tics, Uncategorized Education, special needs, tourette syndrome
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How TS Turns Everyday Tasks Into Challenges

Posted on January 15, 2021 by adyank

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 →

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Tic Attacks

Posted on January 13, 2021 by NJCTS staff

On occasion, usually after prolonged or immense stress, up pops the most monstrous and incredible of my tics: the tic attack. Continue Reading →

Guest Bloggers, Tics Stress, tic attack, Tics, tourette
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Meet Dominic, Our New Youth Development Intern

Posted on January 4, 2021 by NJCTS staff

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 →

Guest Bloggers, Teens Advocacy, Leadership, tourette syndrome, TS
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NOW RECRUITING: Virtual Group for Children and Adolescents with Tics!

Posted on December 7, 2020 by NJCTS staff

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 →

Teens clinic, Rutgers, Teens, tourette
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Why I Became an Advocate for My Brother and Others

Posted on October 21, 2020 by NJCTS staff

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 →

Teens siblings, tourette
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College Bound? Some Advice from Past NJCTS Scholarship Recipients

Posted on August 7, 2020 by NJCTS staff
College Advice From Students with Tourette Syndrome

Each and every individual should follow their own path and enjoy every moment of their college experience. Continue Reading →

College, Scholarship
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Tourette’s syndrome: My Special Path to Succeed

Posted on July 3, 2020 by briannab

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 →

Guest Bloggers, Scholarship, Teens
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I Am More Than My Tourette – Matthew C.

Posted on July 3, 2020 by briannab

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 →

Guest Bloggers, Scholarship, Teens
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Thanks to Tourette’s – Dominic D.

Posted on July 3, 2020 by briannab

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 →

Guest Bloggers, Scholarship, Teens

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