Teens

The author of this essay was a winner of a 2022 NJCTS Scholarship Award.  This was the essay that was included with their application. I remember my first tic clearly. I was at soccer training for my 3rd‐grade travel league,… Continue Reading →

The author of this essay was a winner of a 2022 NJCTS Scholarship Award.  This was the essay that was included with their application. Grasping the runner barrel with all 93 pounds of myself, my body launched towards the cockpit.… Continue Reading →

The author of this essay was a winner of a 2022 NJCTS Scholarship Award.  This was the essay that was included with their application. What is it like to live with Tourette’s? I used to get asked this a lot.… Continue Reading →

Kyla was a winner of a 2022 NJCTS Scholarship Award.  This was the essay she included with her application. Hi, my name is Kyla. I am 18 years old and I was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at the age of… Continue Reading →

Anna was a winner of a 2022 NJCTS Scholarship Award.  This was the essay she included with her application. Most childhoods consist of recreation sports and playdates with friends. Mine consisted of all these factors with an abnormal twist. I… Continue Reading →

Ava was a winner of a 2022 NJCTS Scholarship Award.  This was the essay she included with her application. I grew up in a world of blissful ignorance as a normal child. At age 15, my world was changed. I… Continue Reading →

Noelle was a winner of a 2022 NJCTS Scholarship Award.  This was the essay she included with her application. I was about eight years old when I was first diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome (TS). I didn’t quite know what it… Continue Reading →

The author of this essay was a winner of a 2022 NJCTS Scholarship Award.  This was the essay that was included with their application. “Is there something on my face?” After noticing a pair of girls staring at us in… Continue Reading →