Family Dynamics- Parenting a Child with TS and Associated Disorders

(I-Newswire) February 25, 2010 - Families of children with Tourette Syndrome and it's associated conditions including ADHD, OCD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression and rage are encouraged to attend a free webinar on March 3rd presented by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET.

One of the great challenges in parenting a child with TS is figuring out how to deal with misbehavior. Common questions parents of special needs children include [i]Should we take a strict approach where there are clear consequences for misbehavior?[i] ; [i]Should we focus only on rewarding positive behaviors?[i] and [i]Do we set firm boundaries or try and be flexible and negotiate?[i] Dr. Robert Zambrano will focus on acknowledging the challenges that parents encounter in finding a way to blend multiple approaches to dealing with behavioral problems into a cohesive package.

Dr. Zambrano received his Bachelors of Science from East Stroudsburg University, and his Masters of Psychology and Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University.

Dr. Zambrano is a clinician at the NJCTS Tourette Syndrome program at Rutgers University. He is also in private practice with Stress and Anxiety Services of New Jersey in East Brunswick. He specializes in working with children and adults with Tourette Syndrome, OCD, depression, and other anxiety disorders. He is also certified to work with patients who have been diagnosed with trichotillomania and other body-focused repetitive behaviors by the Trichotillomania Learning Center.

This program is free, but registration is required. Visit NJCTS.org and select "Wednesday Webinar Series" from the "For Families" drop-down menu.

The New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is a not-for-profit organization committed to the advocacy of children and families with Tourette Syndrome and its associated disorders. Dedicated to delivering high quality services to these individuals, the Center recognizes the importance of educating the public, medical professionals, and teachers about this disorder through programs and affiliations with public schools, health centers, and universities. To ensure that individuals with Tourette Syndrome are contributing members of their communities and society at large, the Center is committed to leading the promotion and development of diagnostic and treatment therapies and actively supporting research for a cure.

About New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome:
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is a collaboration among TSANJ, Rutgers University and health professionals throughout New Jersey.

Company Contact Information
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Nicole Greco
50 Division Street
Suite 205
08876
Phone : 908-575-7350