Tics and Tourette Syndrome: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals
'This guide tackles the problems faced at home and at school by young people with tic disorders and Tourette syndrome. The author covers areas such as adjusting to the diagnosis, the effect on sibling and class room difficulties and offers advice on how to manage symptoms. The book presents practical strategies for dealing with associated difficulties, including low self-esteem, anger management and bullying.' --- Young People Now'Tics and Tourette Syndrome, by Uttom Chowdhury, explains the signs, symptoms and possible causes and offers sound, sensitive advice for carers based on the range of experiences of the many families the author has worked with. Strategies and positive guidance for dealing with associated problems such as bullying and low self-esteem are offered, making this book invaluable for anyone dealing with a child with tics or Tourette Syndrome.' ---Practical Professional Child Care'This 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, and present practical strategies for dealing with associated difficulties, such as anger and bullying.' --- Human Givens Journal