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Tics and Tourette Syndrome: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals

  • ISBN-13: 9781843102038
  • Publisher: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
  • By Uttom Chowdhury
  • Price: AUD $31.99
  • Stock: 2 in stock
  • Availability: Order will be despatched as soon as possible.
  • Local release date: 14/06/2004
  • Format: Paperback (100.00mm X 100.00mm) 160 pages Weight: 200g
  • Categories: Advice on parenting [VFX]
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This essential guide to tic disorders and Tourette Syndrome tackles problems faced both at home and at school, such as adjusting to the diagnosis, the effect on siblings and classroom difficulties. Dr Chowdhury offers advice on how to manage symptoms, describing psychological techniques such as habit reversal and massed practice and reviewing available medical treatments. In clear, accessible language, this book explains the clinical signs and symptoms of Tourette and related conditions, and their possible causes. Presenting practical strategies for dealing with associated difficulties, including low self-esteem, anger-management and bullying, this book will be invaluable to parents, teachers, social workers and other professionals.
Preface 1. What is Tourette Syndrome? 2. Psychological and Medical Management. 3. Associated Conditions. 4. Adjusting to the Diagnosis: Parents and the Rest of the Family. 5. Dealing with Tics and Difficult Behaviour. 6. Anger Management. 7. Educational Issues. 8. Bullying. 9. Ways to Improve your Child's Self-esteem. Appendices. I. Glossary. II. Useful Reading Material and Addresses. References. Index.
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