Teens with TS Poised to Shape Life Changing Pilot Progarm
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“Kids with TS suffer higher degrees of bullying and isolation,” said Faith W. Rice, executive director of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS).“The video will be used to recruit future participants, funders and newly diagnosed families who have little kids with TS and need to see light at the end of the tunnel,” said Rice, “We think they have the ability to come together, get excited and work as a team to strategize and give back.” NJCTS is already planning the 2015 academy which is expected to host 40 teens over 4-5 days.The disorder comes with accompanying conditions such as OCD and ADHD.“Kids with TS suffer higher degrees of bullying and isolation,” said Faith W. Rice, executive director of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS).In the meantime, the teens will work together on a group video project.“The video will be used to recruit future participants, funders and newly diagnosed families who have little kids with TS and need to see light at the end of the tunnel,” said Rice, “We think they have the ability to come together, get excited and work as a team to strategize and give back.” NJCTS is already planning the 2015 academy which is expected to host 40 teens over 4-5 days.To learn more about the Tim Howard NJCTS Leadership Academy, visit www.njcts.org or 908-575-7350.New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc.Collaborative partnerships for the TS community.