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Finding Confidence and a Voice Through Tourette Syndrome

Posted on May 3, 2025 by NJCTS staff

For me, living with Tourette Syndrome (TS) has been one of those life-shaping experiences. It has not always been easy, but it’s pushed me to grow, speak up, and discover a version of myself I didn’t know existed.

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advocacy, Teens Awareness, School
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A Summer of Discovery: My Internship Experience at Massachusetts General Hospital

Posted on January 14, 2025 by sreelakkamraju

This past summer, I had the extraordinary opportunity to intern at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) through Harvard Summer School, focusing on Tourette Syndrome (TS) research under Dr. Erica Greenberg, director of the Pediatric Psychiatry OCD and Tic Disorders Program. This… Continue Reading →

employment, Professionals, School, Teens Life, School, Tics
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Navigating Holidays with TS

Posted on December 20, 2024 by NJCTS staff

It is very possible to navigate this seasons celebrations with confidence and enjoy them as much as you can. Here are some strategies that I hope you find helpful! Continue Reading →

family, Teens, Tics Anxiety, Holidays, Life, Tics
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Public Figures Bringing Awareness to Tourette Syndrome

Posted on April 15, 2024 by sreelakkamraju

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 →

advocacy, Professionals, Teens
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Dating with TS: When to Disclose and How it Affects your Relationship

Posted on April 1, 2024 by NJCTS staff

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 →

dating, disclosure, Teens Acceptance, Friends
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Navigating School with Tourettes Syndrome

Posted on March 24, 2024 by loganb

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 →

School, Teens, Tics
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Transitioning to Boarding School with Tourette Syndrome

Posted on January 8, 2024 by NJCTS staff

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 →

School, Teens
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Getting Involved With NJCTS – My Story

Posted on September 26, 2023 by NJCTS staff

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 →

Academy, Guest Bloggers, Teens
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How Tourette Affects Youth in Sports (My Experience)

Posted on August 3, 2023 by NJCTS staff

How does Tourette’s affect youth in sports?  This is a common question that often goes unanswered. Continue Reading →

Guest Bloggers, sports, Teens
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The Show Must Go On

Posted on June 6, 2023 by briannab

The author of this essay was a winner of a 2023 NJCTS Scholarship Award.  This was the essay they included with their application. When I was eight, I was diagnosed with a neurological disorder called Tourette Syndrome, which causes me… Continue Reading →

Guest Bloggers, Scholarship, Teens

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