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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 →

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“Tics” of Time – Frankie C.

Posted on June 6, 2023 by briannab

Frankie was a second place winner of a 2023 Scholarship Award. This was the essay he included with his application. As a society, we measure days, weeks, months and even minutes. For most high school students, they venture into each… Continue Reading →

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Tourette’s, with a Side of Creative

Posted on June 6, 2023 by briannab

The author of this essay was a second place winner of a 2023 NJCTS Scholarship Award.  This was the essay that was included with their application. Living with tourette syndrome was something that I would ever expect. I developed tourettes… Continue Reading →

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Paper Snowflakes – Madelyn G.

Posted on June 6, 2023 by briannab

Madelyn was a second place winner of a 2023 NJCTS Scholarship Award.  This was the essay she included with her application. Kindergarten – I watched as my classmates eagerly hung their perfectly folded and snipped creations. Looking at my paper… Continue Reading →

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Tourette Syndrome Through Sailing – Parker S.

Posted on June 6, 2023 by briannab

Parker was a first place winner of a 2023 NJCTS Scholarship Award.  This was the essay he included with his application. Very few inventions stand the test of time. Over 60,000 years ago, the sailboat was created to allow people… Continue Reading →

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Life with TS: Before and After Diagnosis – Caitlin F.

Posted on June 6, 2023 by briannab

Caitlin was a first place winner of a 2023 NJCTS Scholarship Award.  This was the essay she included with her application. I have Tourette’s syndrome. These are the words that have been playing in my mind since I was diagnosed… Continue Reading →

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How Mindful Activities Help Me Manage My Tics

Posted on May 30, 2023 by NJCTS staff

By Maria Sooy, NJCTS Youth Advocate
I find that when I feel less anxious and depressed, my tics tend to be more mild.  Having a balanced and healthy lifestyle helps me manage these feelings.  Continue Reading →

Teens, Tics
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Playing Sports with Tourette

Posted on April 25, 2023 by NJCTS staff
Jim Eisenreich

By Gavin Kiley
I’m a junior in high school now and play football and baseball, and I have been playing sports my entire life. They have been a huge part of my life, and I would be lying if I said my tics haven’t presented challenges along with that. Continue Reading →

Guest Bloggers, sports, Teens School, Tics, tourette syndrome
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How TS Has Affected Me in Dance

Posted on February 1, 2023 by NJCTS staff

By Sarah Freeman, NJCTS Youth Advocate In dance, we are always told to be uniform. Our costumes are always the same, our hair is done the same way, we are told to move in the same way. My dance teacher… Continue Reading →

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Coping Strategies for OCD

Posted on January 12, 2023 by NJCTS staff

By Sarah Freeman, NJCTS Youth Advocate At school, my OCD manifests itself in many ways. I often find it challenging to switch between tasks and stay focused on the coursework. I like to put all my time and energy into… Continue Reading →

School, Teens OCD, School

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