In This Issue:
  • Camp FantasTIC
  • Teen and Parent Summit
  • Scholarship & Awards
  • January Programs
  • Leadership Academy
  • On the Blog
  • Supporter Spotlight
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2023 Camp FantasTIC Rooms Still Available
Don't miss the boat (or canoe!)
The NJCTS Family Retreat Weekend is a relaxing getaway from the stress of everyday life, and a chance to learn more about TS, meet new friends and have fun!

The 2023 camp will take place June 23-25 at Black Rock Retreat in Lancaster County. Registration is now open and will close on February 14. Rooms will accommodate up to five people.
In-Person Event for Teens and Parents
February 11, 2023, 8:30 am to 3 pm
Environment Education Center
Basking Ridge
The NJCTS Teen and Parent Summit will feature targeted programming for both parents and teens with breakout sessions for both groups. The event is free and lunch will be provided.
2023 Awards Information
Health Care Professional and Educator of the Year nomination forms are available for download.
The NJCTS Scholarship Application is now available. All New Jersey seniors with Tourette Syndrome are eligible!
January Online Programs & Support Groups
NJCTS is planning exciting programming throughout the month for teens, adults and families.
January 9 at 7 p.m.
Calling all adults with TS, age 18-35. Join us as we come together to build our community and connect with others navigating both the TS journey and adulthood. Here you can comfortably discuss your experiences, share advice, and build relationships with those who understand your unique challenges.
January 11 at 8 p.m.
The monthly NJCTS support group is an avenue for parents who are new to a tic disorder diagnosis to seek support and guidance from parents who have more experience, as well as an opportunity for parents with more familiarity in coping with a diagnosis to also learn and seek guidance.
January 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Presented by Felicia Castagna, Certified OT Clinical Educator. This presentation will provide a basic overview of sensory processing disorder (SPD), discuss behaviors related to SPD, as well as interventions and strategies to address behaviors and self-regulation.
January 24 at 7 p.m.
With Tourette Syndrome, one lives with physiological symptoms, social marginalization, and numerous other challenges. Between these challenges, how do we navigate life with TS without losing cognitive resources? And how do we reclaim the cognitive resources we have lost? 
Tim Howard Leadership Academy Applications Are Due in Time for Spring Interviews
The Tim Howard Leadership Academy may be eight months away, but the application and interview process is taking place NOW. Be sure to download your application and get it in by the end of March.

The Academy takes place August 3 - 6 at Rutgers University and is completely free for participants.
ON THE TEEN BLOG: How I Started Advocating and What it Did For Me
"I realized that I was not just “the kid with Tics,” but rather a kid who plays sports, loves seeing friends, tries hard in school, plays videogames, and so much more, who also has Tourette Syndrome."
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders is grateful to have received three grants from local and regional retailers: Burlington Stores Foundation, The Wawa Foundation, and the Walmart Foundation.

The grants will support NJCTS's programming, including Youth Development, Education Outreach, and Camp FantasTIC in the new year.

Many of these types of grants are nominated and/or voted on by employees and associates of the company. If your company has a similar program, please keep NJCTS in mind!
Click the Amazon Smile logo to the right to sign up and generate donations for NJ Center For Tourette Syndrome And Associated Disorders and check out our AmazonSmile Charity Lists to donate items we need most.
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