Sofia’s Advice on Advocacy – Join the Walk!
NJ Walks for TS is our largest fundraiser of the year, BUT it is also the perfect time to spread awareness for Tourette Syndrome in your community. Continue Reading
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Books About Living with Tourette Syndrome
If you type Tourette Syndrome into the search box on Amazon, you will likely find a ton of books written by doctors and therapists. Many are about managing your TS, or understanding your TS, or coping with TS. How about LIVING with TS? Continue Reading
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month: TS is Not a Punchline
It’s Tourette Syndrome awareness month, and I’d like for you to share my family’s film about our TS journey. Let me tell you why. I am not a YouTube expert. But, as a media and communication scholar, I do know… Continue Reading
Looking for that perfect Mother’s Day Present? The best gift is the right words to uplift a TS caregiver.
By Eryn Travis I never intended to start a doctoral program, and, certainly, never expected that focus to be about communication and media representation related to Tourette’s Syndrome. Yet, just like receiving a “surprise” TS diagnosis for my son, here… Continue Reading
Medical Marijuana: What’s the Process?
Today’s guest post is from a TS parent in South Jersey who has done the research into medical marijuana now that TS is a qualifying condition. She’s done the legwork and would like to share it with fellow parents! Hello!… 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
NJ Walks for TS Honorary Committee Welcomes Congressman Leonard Lance
Congressman Leonard Lance (R-7) continues his support of NJ Walks for TS at Mendham by joining the event’s Honorary Committee. The 6th annual 5K walk/run at Mendham Borough Park is a day of advocacy, awareness, acceptance, and action. NJ Walks… Continue Reading
Congressman Sires Returns to the Honorary Committee for the 6th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham
Congressman Albio Sires (D-8) continues his support for New Jersey Walks for TS by joining this year’s Honorary Committee. The sixth annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Borough Park will take place this Saturday, Nov. 14th. The 5K walk/run… Continue Reading
Young Magician Wants to Make Tourette Syndrome Disappear For All
Drive through Teaneck and you might catch “The Great Marsini” at work. The entrepreneurial 10-year-old makes sure his lemonade or hot cocoa stand (depending on the season) stands above the rest. “I do magic tricks,” said Ben Mars. “One time… Continue Reading
Fifth-grader is Stepping Up Awareness Efforts
An inspiring 10 year old is quickly becoming his own best advocate. Kyle Swords of Pine Brook, NJ, is educating his community about an often misunderstood and misdiagnosed disorder which he faces every day. In kindergarten, he started developing tics… Continue Reading