Book Description
A child's story of how it feels to have Tourette syndrome and hyperactivity (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

From the Publisher
"If you child has Tourette syndrome this book will help them to realize they are not alone. Adam has written about his frustrations, fears and embarrassments, as well as his successes. He has a simple message of others, "Learn about what you have, then teach others about Tourette syndrome."

From the Author
If you know a child that has tics, temper tantrums, unreasonable fears, or problems dealing with school, you will find this a reassuring story.

From the Back Cover
"Adam - I really thank you for writing this book because I know it will help children who have Tourette syndrome to better understand themselves. It will also help their parents, teachers and friends to understand how they feel about Tourettes. I hope every newly diagnosed person with Tourettes will get a copy of this book and read it." Harvey Dean, President, Tourette Syndrome Association.

About the Author
Adam Buehrens is 10 years old and has Tourette syndrome. Adam wrote and illustrated this book because he wanted everyone to know he and other children with Tourette syndrome are not crazy. They just have a neurological disorder.

Excerpted from Hi, I'm Adam : A Child's Book About Tourette Syndrome by Adam Buehrens. Copyright © 1990. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved
"I started blinking my eyes a lot. Like twenty times a minute sometime. My mom and dad thought I needed an eye doctor. I even got some glasses, but the doctor thought the blinking was just a bad habit. My eye kept on blinking, I couldn't stop them, The glassed didn't work."