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
Teens
Blog entries by teenagers with Tourette Syndrome
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
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
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
How My Disabilities Have Shaped Me to Who I Am – Madilynne S.
Madilynne was a winner of a 2020 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay she included with her application. I will never forget the first time I experienced something I couldn’t understand. I was in fourth grade and it was… Continue Reading
How Tourette’s Shaped my Life – Debra R.
Debra was a winner of a 2020 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay she included with her application. Tourette’s has been a major part of my life for 10 years now and it has had many nights of tears… Continue Reading