Info For Professionals
Tourette Syndrome is a silent epidemic, affecting 1 in 200 children - as many as 28,000 kids in New Jersey alone!
To familiarize yourself, you may first wish to view an excellent educational film about TS presented by Dr. John T. Walkup, MD of Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.
Many with TS also exhibit symptoms of related neurological disorders, such as: OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Depression, LD (Learning Disabilities), GAD(Generalized Anxiety Disorder) and Fine Motor Difficulties.
TS is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed by clinicians who do not have expertise in, or experience with, the disorder. Often families see a variety of doctors and allied professionals before the disorder is properly identified and treatment is begun. Finding professionals who understand and can properly treat TS and its associated disorders is frustrating and challenging, with the average lag time from onset of symptoms to diagnosis being can be years!
To address this need, a cornerstone of NJCTS's mission is to cultivate and educate an expanding community of professionals sensitive to the needs of those with TS and its associated disorders.
We provide educational opportunities, services and resources
resources for doctors, educators, mental health professionals and others involved in providing services to the TS community.
NJCTS provides a listing of professionals with interest and expertise in treating TS and its associated disorders. For information e-mail us at: info@njcts.org or call 908 575 7350.