Author: Mal Leicester Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub ISBN: 9781849054072 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 56
Book Description
A boy named Max describes what life with Tourette syndrome is like, explains what tics and triggers are, and suggests ways for parents and educators to help those who suffer from the condition.
Author: Uttom Chowdhury Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN: 1846424917 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 96
Book Description
Written specifically for siblings of children with Tourette Syndrome (TS), Why Do You Do That? is an age-appropriate source of information for children and adolescents aged 8 to 16. Uttom Chowdhury and Mary Robertson describe tics and Tourette's in clear, child-friendly terms and provide a simple explanation of the biological causes. Other chapters focus on living with someone who has TS, associated features such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and aggression, and what siblings can do to help. The authors also offer practical tips on how to deal with issues such as problems at school and bullying. This book will prove invaluable for brothers and sisters of children with TS, as well as parents and other family members.
Author: Holly L. Niner Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company ISBN: 0807536210 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 35
Book Description
2006 Best Book of the Year, Bank Street College 2006 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Special Needs Adaptable Product Award One day Nathan starts blinking—a lot. It bothers his parents and his sister. After a while the blinking stops, but then Nathan starts sniffing. A doctor explains that Nathan's movements are called tics.
Author: Mal Leicester Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN: 0857008064 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 58
Book Description
Meet Max - a boy with Tourette syndrome (TS). Max invites readers to learn about Tourette's from his perspective, helping them to understand what tics and triggers are and what it feels like to have TS. He explains how living with TS can sometimes be difficult, and how people around him can help him to feel happy and accepted. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and other professionals working with children with TS. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.
Author: Publisher: Hope Press ISBN: 9781878267290 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 52
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Adam Buehrens was 10 years old when he had Tourette syndrome. He wrote and illustrated this book because he wanted everyone to know how he and other children with Tourette syndrome are not crazy. If your child has been so diagnosed this book will help them realize they are not alone. Adam has written abut his frustrations, fears and embarrassments, as well as his successes. His message to other is, learn abut what you have, then teach others about Tourette syndrome.
Author: James A. Fussell Publisher: ISBN: 1613743807 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 276
Book Description
"An inspirational tale of personal struggle with and triumph over Tourette syndrome, this is the story of Jeff Matovic and the radical treatment he sought to cure himself. After suffering from Tourette's for years--with his tics and outbursts getting progressively worse and with no results coming from drugs or physical or spiritual therapy--Jeff was able to convince his doctors and his insurance company to try a risky deep brain stimulation treatment, a surgery that involves the implantation of a pacemaker for the brain into his skull. Penned by a journalist who is also afflicted with Tourette's, this is the incredible story of a friendship that blossomed under their common experiences with this bizarre brain disorder. A complete discussion of the latest medical research of and treatments for Tourette's, written in accessible and easy-to-understand terminology, is also included"--
Author: Sandra Buffolano Publisher: New Harbinger Publications ISBN: 1572246324 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 136
Book Description
40 simple, fun activities to teach kids to cope with school & relate to friends, manage behavior in public places and strengthen self-esteem.
Author: Mary Robertson Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: 019929819X Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 180
Book Description
Essential reading for Tourette's sufferers, their relatives and friends, this new edition explains the causes of the syndrome, how it is diagnosed, and how to cope if you or a relative has been recently diagnosed. It provides information on the treatment and therapies that are available, and advice and on how individuals can manage their symptoms.
Author: Halli Gomez Publisher: Union Square + ORM ISBN: 1454940158 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 280
Book Description
This harrowing yet hopeful novel shares “an authentic and compassionate look at the ups and downs of teenage life and living with Tourette syndrome” (Kirkus). For most people, the number ten is just another number. But for sixteen-year-old Troy Hayes, who suffers from Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, it dictates his entire life. He must do everything by its exacting rhythm—even in the face of ridicule and bullying. Finally fed up with the humiliation, loneliness, and pain he endures, Troy writes a list of ten things to do by the tenth anniversary of his diagnosis—culminating in suicide on the actual day. But the process of working his way through the list changes Troy’s life: he becomes friends with Khory, a smart, beautiful classmate who has her own troubled history. Khory unwittingly helps Troy cross off items on his list, moving him ever closer to his grand finale, even as she shows him that life may have more possibilities than he imagined.
Author: Adam Ward Seligman Publisher: Hope Press ISBN: 9781878267337 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 224
Book Description
A remarkable collection of stories written by fourteen people who live with Tourette syndrome. Ranging from three teenagers learning to come to grips with teasing to adults encountering discrimination, the collection represents the incredible diversity of a disorder as diverse as life itself. The drama of living with a disability and the comedy of a Tourette syndrome conference show the range of a book the Oliver Sacks called A fascinatingly varied book.
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