New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders - 908.575.7350
Tourette Syndrome: more than just tics. A neurological disorder that's much more common than most people think, Tourette Syndrome (TS) affects as many as 1 in 200 individuals - more than 34,000 kids and adults in New Jersey alone - with many TS sufferers not even aware that they have it.

Services provided

NJCTS provides multi-disciplinary services at multiple locations throughout the state. Program activities include:

  • Medical diagnosis and treatment
  • Medication management
  • Psychological services
  • Referrals and cultivation of a qualified network of caregivers
  • Coordinated patient care among partner and community organizations through out the state
  • Education and training at medical schools and the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology to develop a new generation of professionals knowledgeable about TS and associated disorders
  • Educational training and information for physicians, educators and allied professionals
  • Research into effectiveness of treatment modalities, addressing stigma and other issues important to people with TS
  • A shared DNA cell repository available to qualified researchers world-wide to understand genetic factors that may lead to treatments and cures