Blog entries by the Teens4TS administrator for the purpose of disseminating NJCTS or other important Tourette Syndrome information
NJ Walks for TS at Princeton returns to Mercer County on Sunday, March 29. The 5K walk/family fun run will take place at Mercer County Park (East Picnic Area) in West Windsor. The second annual walk is growing, and teen… Continue Reading
Teens in South Jersey are ready to reach out and help peers and health-care professionals understand the complexities of life with Tourette Syndrome (TS). TS is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary sounds or movements known as tics. In addition,… Continue Reading
Faculty members of Haddon Township High School and student members of the school’s Psychology Club devoted time on February 2 to learn about Tourette Syndrome. Known also as TS, Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by uncontrollable sounds and… Continue Reading
Congressman Albio Sires and Senator Bob Menendez have reintroduced the Collaborative Academic Research Efforts (CARE) for Tourette Syndrome Act to expand and further coordinate efforts towards research for Tourette syndrome. This bill would promote activities at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)… Continue Reading
The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) is proud to annouce the 2015 scholarship awards to graduating New Jersey high school seniors diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. The NJCTS Children’s Scholarship Program was established in 2004. Over the… Continue Reading
The Tim Howard NJCTS Leadership Academy is a four-day program that takes place in state-of-the-art dormitories on Busch Campus at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in Piscataway. The 2nd annual Leadership Academy will take place August 6-9, 2015,… Continue Reading
Here’s are two excerpts from Tim Howard’s new book, “The Keeper,” which came out yesterday, December 9. The first is from the chapter called “Like Coming Home” and talks about arriving at Everton Football Club: “At the start of the ’06-’07… Continue Reading
Tuesday, December 2 is #GivingTuesday! As part of a global movement that inspires a celebration of giving to kick off the holiday season, the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) is proud to be a part of… Continue Reading
We don’t know who will cross the finish line first on November 15 in the 5th annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham, but “Christian’s Crusaders” are in the lead for fundraising, with $6,600 raised to date, and Lee Concepcion is… Continue Reading