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
About 6 years ago, a few months after our son was diagnosed with TS, we learned about the NJCTS Family Retreat (Camp Bernie). It sounded like fun but we did not know what to expect. We are not much of… Continue Reading
A new school year is a new beginning. In our house, there’s a combination of excitement and anxiety right about now. We’re coming off the high of a breakthrough summer for both Maddie and Max who spent 7 weeks at… Continue Reading
Recently an old friend from college reached out to me after seeing my first NJCTS blog post. We hadn’t spoken in well over 10 years and we were both surprised by this new common bond we had. Her oldest daughter… Continue Reading
In the blink of an eye, the holidays are here again. The excitement and anticipation this time of year can be particularly challenging for children with special needs and naturally, their parents. Children are faced with so much stimulation, impulses… Continue Reading
During my yoga practice this weekend, my teacher Jess shared something that got me thinking. She said that at the end of her pregnancy with her twins, she was up 80 pounds and feeling out of sorts with her body. … Continue Reading
Weill Cornell Medicine is conducting a research study for Children and Adults ages 7-25 with Tourette syndrome and Chronic tic disorders. For more information please call 212-746-5930. SHARE THIS POST
My name is Vanessa, and my 7 year old daughter, Angelina was recently diagnosed with Tourettes, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and a possible language processing delay. Her symptoms are on the mild side. I am new to all this and I… Continue Reading
Editor’s note: We welcome blogger AndreaF back to TSParentsOnline with a follow-up to her popular post from a few years ago. What are your experiences with these methods to reduce tics? We’d love to hear from you. Before my book… Continue Reading
Hello, my name is Candy. I am the mother of three kids and my oldest son, 23 years old, has ADD. My daughter, 16 years old, is doing great in school. And my youngest is 9 1/2 and he has ADHD and… Continue Reading