Family Events

Together Again at Camp FantasTIC

Camp FantasTIC, a family retreat weekend, was held for the first time at Black Rock Retreat in Pennsylvania. Several families joined NJCTS staff for fun activies, campfires, water games, and the opportuntity to make forever friendships. The June event was the first in-person camp since 2019.

2022 Global Parent Summit & Global Teen Summit

Parents of children, teens, and young adults diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome had the opportunity to connect virtually at the Global Parent Summit in January. Teens had the opportunity to connect at their own virtual event, the Global Teen Summit in February. Both parents and teens received information on transitioning through high school, college, and beyond, as well as tips on fostering healthy relationships with immediate and extended family.

2022 Tourette Talk Presentation Topics

Tourette Talk is a monthly online informational series for parents, educators and individuals with Tourette Syndrome, a tic disorder, or associated disorders. Each month a different facilitator, an expert in the topic, will lead the discussion and take questions from participants.

• Helping Children with TS Succeed in the Classroom

• An Overview of Comprehensive Behavior Intervention for Tics (CBIT)

• How “Losing it” Can Actually Help You Win

• Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB)

• Virtual Career Day

• Just for Dads

• Keeping Your Relationship Intact in the Midst of Raising a Child with TS

• Are IEPs and 504s on Your Back to School List?

• Starting the Conversation on Teen Suicide Prevention

• Bullies Can Be Beaten – Understanding Your Rights

• Supporting Siblings of Children with Special Needs

• Supporting Your Child with ADHD: How to Effectively Work With Them, Not Against