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The Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey
is a non-profit statewide organization.
Our mission is to support the needs of families with TS,
to advocate for individuals with TS
and to educate the public and professionals about TS.
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The following programs and services
are available through TSANJ
- A statewide network of hospital affiliated patient and family support groups.
- Library of literature, books and videos on TS and associated disorders.
- Volunteer-staffed helpline handling calls from doctors, teachers, newly diagnosed families and others needing information and support.
- Advocacy on behalf of people with TS and their families.
- "All About You" updates with information of interest to legislators, doctors, educators, and TS Families
- Comprehensive and helpful website
- Annual TSANJ Children’s Scholarship Award given to a graduating NJ high school senior diagnosed with TS to further his/her education at a college or technical school.
- Annual Educator of the Year Award given to a NJ educator who has made a significant difference in the life of a child with TS.
- Statewide inservice education, liaison and training for educators, students and school administrators including college workshops.
- Rutgers University/TSANJ Tourette Syndrome Partnership – a practicum for doctoral students to study TS, work with TS families and develop programs to educate families and professionals on TS and its associated disorders.
- NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS), a collaborative effort among UMDNJ Medical Schools, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Rutgers University and TSANJ to provide comprehensive treatment for children and adults living with Tourette Syndrome, training for residents and practicing physicians and research opportunities for scientists.
This page was last updated
February 19, 2007
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