Why I Declined Testing Accommodations
The thought of spending ample time for assessments allured me greatly. So why then did I decline to accept the accommodations? Continue Reading
Education
I Wouldn’t Change a Thing – Liane S.
Liane is an NJCTS Youth Advocate of the Year and a 2018 NJCTS Scholarship finalist. She graduated from Paramus Catholic High School. This is her scholarship essay. I was 9 when my mom and I got the phone call saying… Continue Reading
Our differences make us who we are
While growing up in two different places, I never really stood out in the crowd. I was just normal, in a good way I suppose, and I didn’t think much of it. Although I feared new environments due to my shyness,… Continue Reading
2017 NJCTS Youth Scholarship Award Essay: “Growing Up with Tourette”
This is the essay I submitted to the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) for their 2017 Youth Scholarship Award contest. Eleven years ago: I sit, legs crossed, looking down at the brightly colored shapes and letters… Continue Reading
2017 NJCTS Youth Scholarship Award Essay: “I have Tourette’s, but Tourette’s doesn’t have me”
This is the essay I submitted to the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) for their 2017 Youth Scholarship Award contest. “I have Tourette’s, but Tourette’s doesn’t have me” is a quote that I have lived my… Continue Reading
Watch NJCTS Youth Advocate Tess Kowalski’s interview on ABC’ NJ Viewpoint
We are so proud of NJCTS Youth Advocate Tess Kowalski and Tim Kowalski who were interviewed by ABC’s Ken Rosato for NJ Viewpoint. Thank you for representing NJCTS and for all you continue to do to raise Tourette Syndrome awareness!… Continue Reading
The GreaTS have arrived!
Change the world. Stand With The GreaTS! Join the global community to break down social stigmas, create awareness, and provide support resources around Tourette Syndrome. This is your chance to make a difference. Get involved today at standwiththegreats.org. Share your message of… Continue Reading
Teens Hit the Town for NJ Walks for TS
There’s a pack of girls on the loose in Central Jersey. The Youth Co-Chairs of the NJ Walks for Tourette Syndrome at Princeton are going door-to-door recruiting support for their mission of advocacy on behalf of the 1 in 100… Continue Reading
Tess and Paige are on a roll!
NJCTS Youth Advocates Tess and Paige Kowalski have been on a roll lately. In addition to their presentation at Hamilton Primary School they also presented to the 6th grade class at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, NJ this week. They educated… Continue Reading
NJCTS Youth Advocates educate students at Hamilton Primary School about TS
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