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Product Identifiers
PublisherO'reilly Media, Incorporated
ISBN-100596500076
ISBN-139780596500078
eBay Product ID (ePID)1920002
Product Key Features
Number of Pages416 Pages
Publication NameTourette's Syndrome : Finding Answers and Getting Help
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
SubjectNeurology, Neuropsychology
TypeTextbook
AuthorMitzi Waltz
Subject AreaPsychology, Medical
SeriesPatient Centered Guides
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight23 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2001-018507
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal616.8/3
SynopsisTourette's syndrome is a neurological disorder usuallydiagnosed in childhood and characterised by tics: physicaljerks and involuntary vocalizations. Tourette's can be a minorchallenge or a truly devastating disability. The good news isthat it's very treatable. Tourette's Syndrome: Finding Answers& Getting Help assists you to secure a ......, Tourette's syndrome is a neurological disorder usually diagnosed in childhood. It is characterized by tics: physical jerks and involuntary vocalizations. Some people with Tourette's also have other brain-based disorders, particularly attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).Tourette's syndrome can be a minor challenge or a truly devastating disability. People with Tourette's often experience anxiety, embarrassment, sometimes even harassment. Their symptoms can prevent them from having a normal childhood, building good relationships, achieving their best in school, or finding menaingful employment. The effects of this disruption can be painful and lifelong.The good news is that Tourette's is very treatable and sometimes subsides with age. With prompt, consistent intervention, most people with Tourette's can wrest back control of their lives. Tourette's Syndrome helps you: Secure an accurate and complete diagnosis Live with Tourette's in the family: using effective parenting techniques, building support systems Understand medical interventions Obtain appropriate medical care from an existing health plan Deal with Tourette's in the community and workplace Navigate the education system Find resources Author Mitzi Waltz, an advocate for people with neurological challenges, has included the stories of dozens of people living with Tourette's and parents of children and teens with Tourette's., Tourette's syndrome is a neurological disorder usuallydiagnosed in childhood and characterised by tics: physicaljerks and involuntary vocalizations. Tourette's can be a minorchallenge or a truly devastating disability. The good news isthat it's very treatable. Tourette's Syndrome: Finding Answers& Getting Help assists you to secure a diagnosis, understandmedical interventions, get healthcare coverage, and manageTourette's in family life, school, community, and workplace.