From Library Journal
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a physical disorder of the brain that causes involuntary muscle tics and vocal noises; obsessive-compulsive and attention deficit disorders are frequently present as well. Because symptoms of TS generally appear before the age of seven, this guide is a particularly important addition to the literature on this long-misunderstood and misdiagnosed illness. The medical, educational, social, and legal issues associated with TS are addressed through clear and comprehensive essays written by specialists and parents. The book also provides parents with useful coping strategies while focusing on ways to encourage children to reach their highest potential. Each chapter concludes with candid statements by parents that convey the pain and triumphs associated with this disorder. Recommended for public libraries and academic libraries supporting healthcare curricula.- Linda Cullum, Lake Superior State Univ. Lib., Sault Sainte Marie, Mich.Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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"Recommended for public libraries and academic libraries supporting healthcare curricula."


Book Description
A friendly and informative handbook for parents of children and teenagers with Tourette syndrome, an often misunderstood neurological disorder. Written by a team of professionals and parents, the book covers medical, educational, legal, family life, daily care, and emotional issues, as well as explanations of related conditions.


About the Author
Tracy Haerle is mother of a child with Tourette syndrome and the former president of the Minnesota chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Association. As the book's editor, she's brought together leading medical specialists, therapists, educators, and other parents to create this helpful guide.

ANNOTATION

Guide to medical, educational, legal, family life, daily care & emotional issues for the syndrome & related disorders

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This handbook for parents of children and teenagers with Tourette syndrome offers up-to-date, concrete information and compassionate advice for dealing with what is perhaps one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed neurological disorders.

Written by a team of professionals and parents, Children with Tourette Syndrome covers medical, educational, legal, family life, daily care, and emotional issues. The authors offer families a foundation for understanding this complex disorder and for developing strategies that can help their child become a productive, happy adult. Treatments, including those for related conditions like attention deficit disorder (ADD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), behavior management techniques, tips on handling the reactions of others, parent advocacy, coping with feelings of guilt and resentment, and getting help for a child at school, are just some of the topics discussed.

Parents statements, appearing at the end of each chapter, are a special highlight; experienced parents share feelings and practical insights that can be especially helpful to new parents. Extensive organizations listings, a reading list, and a glossary make this a complete resource.

FROM THE CRITICS

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