Earlier this week, NJCTS Youth Advocates Tess and Paige Kowalski were joined by Youth Advocate-in-training Cami Jimenez to present to the third graders at Hamilton Primary School in Bridgewater, NJ. More than 115 students learned about Tourette Syndrome, acceptance, and treating… Continue Reading
The NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy is a unique and invaluable learning experience for teens with Tourette Syndrome. Over the course of these rigorous four days, participants will stay overnight at Rutgers University, attend engaging workshops that provide a deeper… Continue Reading
Having Tourettes for 15 years, I thought I knew everything about them. Or, at least everything about mine, but every once in a while I learn something new. I have learned a lot about myself during this time. I have… Continue Reading
Hello there! I had been a blogger on here a while ago. Sadly, time had gotten away from me because of college and my studies, but I have more time on my hands so I wanted to get back into… Continue Reading
There’s nothing that the love of family can’t accomplish. Together, the Garcia family of Rahway is working hard to raise awareness of Tourette Syndrome and improve understanding of the complex disorder among healthcare providers and educators. They are the host… Continue Reading
The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome joins the movement to prevent bullying, expanding its Youth Advocate Program This October, schools and organizations all across the country are observing National Bullying Prevention Month. All students should feel safe in school and… Continue Reading
The NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy honors a new set of leaders in the Class of 2015. Each of the 35 participants took part in an intensive four-day training promoting self-empowerment, self-leadership, and resilience—all important skills to succeed while living… Continue Reading
In 2014, NJCTS introduced the inaugural Tim Howard Leadership Academy—a four-day intensive program for high-school-age teens with Tourette Syndrome, held in August at Rutgers University. The experience was life-changing for the participants and we are thrilled to be able to bring it… Continue Reading
This is the essay I submitted to the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) for their 2015 Children’s Scholarship Award contest. I hope you enjoy it! l’m sitting in class and it is completely silent. l’m terrified… Continue Reading
This is the essay I submitted to the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) for their 2015 Children’s Scholarship Award contest. I hope you enjoy it! I was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome when I was seven years… Continue Reading