Know anybody like our little cartoon friend here? You might know someone with Tourette Syndrome - a neurological disorder that's often misdiagnosed and misunderstood - and a lot more common than you think.

Just like a lot of human beings with TS he often tics, twitches, shouts, blurts out strange and (very rarely) offensive words, and exhibits a lot of odd behaviors that even our scientific researchers don't fully understand yet. But we are making progress.

Individuals with Tourette Syndrome need your understanding and support until the day comes soon when we might control its effects, find better treatments and even find a cure.

Until then, if you know someone who acts like our little friend here, it might be Tourette Syndrome. And to do that someone a favor you might wish to call the Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey, Inc. for help or a free information packet.

Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey, Inc / PO Box 1251 / Marlton, NJ 08053 / 732 972 4459 / email us at: njtsa@aol.com