Title: A mind of its own : Tourette's syndrome : a story and a guide /
Authors: Bruun, Ruth Dowling.; Bruun, Bertel.
Publisher: Oxford University Press,
Year: 1994
Subjects: Tourette Syndrome; Tourette syndrome Popular works.
Abstract: Tourette's syndrome is an unusual medical condition with a host of possible symptoms, some rather mundane, others extremely bizarre. The more curious symptoms, such as the involuntary use of profanities, have caught the attention of the public and have baffled physicians who are still seeking scientific explanations. In spite of the attention paid to Tourette's syndrome in recent years, there is still no book which explains the condition to patients and their families in an informative, comprehensive, and accessible manner. This book fills that need. It presents factual information on all important aspects of TS along with a composite case history. The story of Michael Lockman, who typifies the average child with TS, is woven into the factual text which contains information on symptomatology, diagnosis, natural history, biochemistry, genetics, associated disorders, treatment and related topics.
Contents: 1. Tourette's Syndrome: Overview -- 2. Symptomatology -- 3. Diagnosis -- 4. Natural History -- 5. Neurochemistry -- 6. Genetics -- 7. Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms -- 8. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder -- 9. Educational Problems -- 10. Other Behavioral Problems and Psychological Adjustment Reactions -- 11. Treatment -- 12. Tourette's Syndrome in History.