Somerville, NJ, March 28, 2009 --(
PR.com)-- New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, Inc. has partnered with 16 colleges throughout New Jersey to host workshops for teachers and other education professionals. During these presentations, teachers gain valuable advice and strategies for dealing with students with Tourette Syndrome.
Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder affecting 1 in 200 children. TS is characterized by involuntary motor or vocal movements known as tics. Many children with Tourette Syndrome also deal with an associated condition like attention deficit and obsessive compulsive disorders, depression, rage and learning disabilities.
To register for a workshop, please contact the college at which the presentation is taking place. For more information about New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome visit NJCTS.org.
March/April Educator Workshop Schedule
March 28 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bergen County College
Presenter: Ann Deutsch, MSN
Course: SD759
March 30 4 – 7 p.m.
Ocean County College
Presenter: Janine Howley, MA
April 7 7- 9 p.m.
Camden County College
April 24 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Raritan Valley Community College
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