New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith Becomes 40th Co-Sponsor of H.R. 3760 Tourette Syndrome Legislation
Summary
It is the only agency in the New Jersey – and one that leads the nation – that supports the needs of children and families dealing with TS, an often misunderstood and misdiagnosed inherited neurological disorder characterized by repeated involuntary movements and uncontrollable vocal sounds called tics.“A focus on diagnosing, treating and preventing TS, as would be provided by the Sires bill, is desperately needed and long overdue.” NCTS Executive Director Faith W. Rice believes support for individuals and families with Tourette Syndrome is something everyone can be a part of and notes how – with the co-sponsorship of Congressmen Smith, Lance and Frelinghuysen – H.R."New Jersey has changed the face of TS research, education and support through partnerships and collaborations, and we look forward to seeing more develop on behalf of the 1 in 100 children nationwide who show symptoms of Tourette Syndrome.” The complete language of bill H.R.“A focus on diagnosing, treating and preventing TS, as would be provided by the Sires bill, is desperately needed and long overdue.”NCTS Executive Director Faith W. Rice believes support for individuals and families with Tourette Syndrome is something everyone can be a part of and notes how – with the co-sponsorship of Congressmen Smith, Lance and Frelinghuysen – H.R."New Jersey has changed the face of TS research, education and support through partnerships and collaborations, and we look forward to seeing more develop on behalf of the 1 in 100 children nationwide who show symptoms of Tourette Syndrome.”The complete language of bill H.R.