Group behind Tourette Syndrome Sharing Repository offers webinar on treatment options for those with TS and associated disorders.

October 3, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: NJCTS 908-575-7350  

 Somerville, NJ–New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders host “Mental Health Treatment for Individuals with Tourette Syndrome: Does it Work?”  a free webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
     The presentation will be led by Lori Rockmore, Psy.D, Clinical Director: NJCTS Tourette Syndrome Program, Rutgers University Graduate School of Professional Psychology. The program will run from 7:30- 8:30 p.m. All are welcome to join this informative webinar. The discussion will focus on Tourette Syndrome and its associated disorders including attendion deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and rage. To register or to learn more about NJCTS, please visit www.tourettesyndromeresearch.org.
    New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is non-profit organization behind the world’s first Tourette Syndrome DNA Sharing Repository at Rutgers University. The goal of the research is to help qualified scientists further the study of the genetic links to TS and ultimately lead to more comprehensive treatments.
     For more information on the Sharing Repository or NJCTS, please visit www.tourettesyndromeresearch.org.

NJCTS Grand Rounds Sessions provide clinicians with expert advice on recognizing and treating Tourette Syndrome

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 2, 2008

Somerville, NJ – New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders in partnership with Bergen Regional Medical Center is pleased to offer grand rounds sessions on October 21 at 10:30 a.m.

     NJCTS is the group behind the world’s first TS DNA Shaing Repository located at Rutgers University. The genetic materials collected through this endeavor are available to qualified researchers studying Tourette Syndrome. For more visit http://www.tourettesyndromeresearch.org.

NJCTS Grand Rounds Sessions feature national experts advising professionals on how to identify and treat the signs and symptoms of Tourette Syndrome. Family practitioners, pediatricians, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other mental health and education professionals involved with the treatment and care of children and adolescents are welcome to attend. Sign up by calling  NJCTS at 908-575-7350 or e-mail info@njcts.org

Topics to be discussed:
   Evaluating behaviors and determining if Tourette Syndrome is present when children/adolescents exhibit behaviors associated with mental health and behavioral disorders such as anxiety, OCD, depression, ADD/ADHD, and school phobia, etc.
   Evaluating and examining the need for collaboration among psychiatry, neurology, psychology and social services for treatment of Tourette Syndrome.
   Identifying the latest treatment modalities and be able to select and develop the most appropriate treatment plans.
   Identifying the most frequently used medications (generic names only) for treating Tourette Syndrome and the associated mental and behavioral health disorders.
   
   When:    October 21, 2008 ~ 10:30 a.m.
   Where:  Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus NJ
                Building G Auditorium   
   Presenter: Dr. Robert King 
                    Professor of Child Psychiatry 
                    Yale University Medical School 
                    Medical Director of the Yale University Child Study Center -                                                                           Tourette Syndrome Obsessive    Compulsive Disorder Clinic
   Register:    NJCTS 908-575-7350 or e-mail info@njcts.org

NJCTS is a collaboration among TSANJ, Rutgers University and health professionals across New Jersey.