Free Webinar Helps Teachers Recognize Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom

Sept. 17, 2008 - PRLog -- Contact: Nicole Greco 908-575-7350



Somerville, NJ- A free webinar offers teachers and other school professionals the tools necessary for helping students with Tourette Syndrome. New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders, home of the world's first TS DNA Sharing Repository,  presents An Educators’ In-Service will be presented in two parts beginning  on September 24 and concluding on  October 1.  

   Tourette syndrome (TS), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related neurological disorders and learning disabilities are addressed and coping strategies will be discussed.  The diagnosis and clinical assessment of Tourette Syndrome is explained to help teachers spot early symptoms in their students. The NJCTS Sharing Repository at Rutgers University is making DNA samples of those with Tourette Syndrome available to qualified genetic researchers worldwide.  
 
This seminar enables educators (teachers, paraprofessionals, school nurses, guidance counselors, child study team members and others) to recognize students' difficulties as well as their strengths and potential.  Parents are invited to attend this web-based seminar to better understand what information is being presented to educators.

 Attendance for both sessions is recommended. Visit www.njcts.org and  click on “Wednesday Webinars” to register. Professional development credits will be offered for each module.  Space is limited.

AN EDUCATORS' INSERVICE - MODULE 1 of 2
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/642337516

AN EDUCATORS' INSERVICE - MODULE 2 of 2
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

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New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders provides the world's first TS DNA Sharing Repository. Qualified researchers from around the world are invited to take advantage of the genetic material to study a genetic link to Tourette Syndrome and/or effective therapies.