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New Jersey teen wants to see more acceptance and education

Hallie Hoffman wants you to know that people with Tourette Syndrome (TS) are more than just their diagnosis. “TS is just one group we belong to, just as people may identify themselves with other groups such as athletes or musicians,”… Continue Reading

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South Jersey teens with Tourette Syndrome train as youth leaders

Teens in South Jersey are ready to reach out and help peers and health-care professionals understand the complexities of life with Tourette Syndrome (TS). TS is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary sounds or movements known as tics. In addition,… Continue Reading

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Haddon Township (N.J.) High School students learn about Tourette Syndrome

Faculty members of Haddon Township High School and student members of the school’s Psychology Club devoted time on February 2 to learn about Tourette Syndrome. Known also as TS, Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by uncontrollable sounds and… Continue Reading

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2014 NJCTS Children’s Scholarship Award Essay: “Tourette is a Blessing in Disguise”

This is the essay I submitted to the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) for their 2014 Children’s Scholarship Award contest. I hope you enjoy it! My grandmother always told  me that every person  was put … Continue Reading