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lack of research basis
the author recommends a number of "treatments" that have no research basis.These proposed "treatments" are recommended by lay persons for anything from asthma to autism to ADHD and now Tourette's.I do not recommend this book, although having your child eat all healthy, organic foods and live in a low-allergy house may be good for him/her in ways that have nothing to do with Tourettes.

Very good book with lots of ideas for help
I bought this book to help my 6 year old son with Tourettes, and so far, it has been the book with the most information.It gave me lots of things to try, in order to help my son.I would definitely recommend this book to a parent with a child with TS. ... Read more

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very basic book
This book is a good introduction to Tourette's but there is more and better information available.If you're interested in Tourette's join the TSA and get the newsletter which reviews books each issue. ... Read more

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Abstract: Tics are repetitive movements that are sometimes called nervous habits or habit spasms. They are very common, especially in young children, and usually don't cause serious problems. However, sometimes tics last for long periods of time and become very disruptive. They might then be classified as a true disorder. One of the most severe tic disorders is called Tourette's syndrome. ... Read more

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In Tiger Trails, Darin Bush engagingly captures his readers and takes them inside the experience of living with Tourette syndrome and its associated disorders (TS+). Using a delightful build-your-own-adventure format, he introduces parents to definitions of many of the terms and concepts they encounter as they learn about their child's disorder. But Darin's book is much more than just definitions and concepts. By sharing his experiences, parents will gain greater awareness of what TS+ is like from the inside. Adults living with TS+ will also relate to Darin's comments about how TS, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and other comorbid conditions impact social functioning.
From a review by Leslie Packer, Ph.D. ... Read more

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of authoritative documents on the subject of Tourette Syndrome and child development issues. If you have Tourette syndrome, you make unusual movements or sounds, called tics. You have little or no control over them. Common tics are throat-clearing and blinking. You may repeat words, spin, or, rarely, blurt out swear words. About one of every 100 people has Tourette syndrome.For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Clinical Psychiatry News, published by International Medical News Group on September 1, 2008. The length of the article is 537 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: DBS improves tic severity in Tourette syndrome patients.(Neuropsychiatric Medicine)(Clinical report)
Author: Patrice Wendling
Publication: Clinical Psychiatry News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2008
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 36Issue: 9Page: 33(1)

Article Type: Clinical report

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Our story is educational and insightful, presented in a manner in which you don’t need a medical degree to understand it. This book gives detailed personal accounts of struggles and accomplishments of raising a child with a disability. You will gain knowledge, support and understanding of the disability world. Parents, teachers, family members, friends and medical professionals alike will walk away from reading this book with a new understanding of Tourette’s syndrome and associated disabilities. Tourette’s Syndrome: Our Story, Everything We Wish We Were Told, and Hints We Learned Along the Way is written by a parent of a child with a disability for all those who interact with a child with a disability. Learn new coping techniques and gain an inside understanding of the disability world. This is a must-have in your literary collection, not just for reference but for inspiration and support. ... Read more

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Growing up when your body and mind insist on performing things that are far from normal must be like a hell on earth.Frank developed Tourette Syndrome before the disease was recognized as a physiological ailment, and eventually inherited all of its complications.After many admissions to hospitals where he was treated as a psychpatient, he was finally admitted to New York Hospital and diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome.Some victims of TS have very mild symptoms, such as an occasional twitch, eye blinking, or throat clearing.Frank's severe tics in the form of loud barking noises, body twitches, picking at his skin, or poking others, plus ADHD, OCD, coprolalia (constantly using obscene language ), echolalia (repeating sentences and words over and over), all led to a life filled with experiences that most of us could not imagine.Through this book he has relived some of those events, and explains that he would probably have committed suicide if he had not believed such an action would condemn him to hell for all eternity. You will laugh and cry as you read his story, and obtain a better understanding of Tourette Syndrome or anyone afflicted with similar disorders. ... Read more

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What every person affected by ADD, ADHD and Tourette Syndrome MUST know!

Now, a book that offers you a new perspective on improving attention deficit disorders and disruptive behaviors, WITHOUT prescription drugs, by an authority on natural health and nutrition.

This book contains real life personal stories of struggles and triumphs. It also contains the life-altering "Triumph Over Paradigm". This easy-to-use, 3-step model shows you "How To" get started and achieve positive results in 30 days or less by: Adopting Open Thinking, Manifesting The Power Of Words and Acting On A Healthy Food Program. ... Read more

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A very useful and "user friendly" self-help guide
Triumph Over ADD, ADHD & Tourette Syndrome by Agi Lidle is a very useful and "user friendly" self-help guide for the non-specialist general reader to using good nutrition, open thinking, and a healthy lifestyle to combat the difficulties of ADD, ADHD & Tourette Syndrome -- instead of a sole reliance on prescription drugs. A disclaimer at the beginning warns that the advice, recipes, and techniques herein cannot substitute for professional medical diagnosis and treatment; and with that caveat in mind, Triumph Over ADD, ADHD & Tourette Syndrome has a great deal of practical value to offer the reader. Positive anecdotes, and a straightforward guide to transforming oneself round out Triumph Over ADD, ADHD & Tourette Syndrome, all of which offers a valuable approach that should be held in high consideration. Also very strongly recommended is Agi Lidle's previous contribution: Triumph Over Cancer: A Natural Approach ... Read more

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Tourette syndrome (TS) is a chronic, neurobehavioral disorder of childhood that has traditionally been treated with medication. Although available, many mental health professionals are not familiar with an effective behavioral therapy for tic disorders. This guide outlines a safe and scientifically proven treatment that can help sufferers of TS and other tic disorders effectively manage their tics and improve their quality of life. ... Read more

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Chapters: Libra. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 155. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Tourette syndrome (also called Tourette's syndrome, Tourette's disorder, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, GTS or, more commonly, simply Tourette's or TS) is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple physical (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane. Tourette's is defined as part of a spectrum of tic disorders, which includes transient and chronic tics. Tourette's was once considered a rare and bizarre syndrome, most often associated with the exclamation of obscene words or socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks (coprolalia). This symptom is actually present in only a small minority of people with Tourette's, however. Tourette's is no longer considered a rare condition, but it may not always be correctly identified because most cases are classified as mild. Between 1 and 10 children per 1,000 have Tourette's; as many as 10 per 1,000 people may have tic disorders, with the more common tics of eye blinking, coughing, throat clearing, sniffing, and facial movements. People with Tourette's have normal life expectancy and intelligence. The severity of the tics decreases for most children as they pass through adolescence, and extreme Tourette's in adulthood is a rarity. Notable individuals with Tourette's are found in all walks of life. Genetic and environmental factors each play a role in the etiology of Tourette's, but the exact causes are unknown. In most cases, medication is unnecessary. There is no effective medication for every case of tics, but there are medications and therapies that can help when their use is warranted. Explanation and reassurance alone are often sufficient ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=56483 ... Read more

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Scott McCain, a highly motivated individual, has a learning disability and Tourette Syndrome. Too often Scott had to prove himself capable as a student to those that doubted his abilities. Scott faced many challenges throughout his journey; fortunately he was blessed with supportive parents and the guidance of a dedicated special education teacher. During a time of personal reflection, Scott discovered how his journey prepared him for his true calling in life. Educational Journey depicts a story which provides the reader with unique insight of overcoming adversity through perseverance. ... Read more

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Every movement is watched, every moment mentally captured, every eye is a reminder—he’s different. Life is a matter of perception. On the public end, it’s a look of sympathy. On his, he “can feel your eyes burning holes and then peeling away [his] self-esteem.” Recounting a life with Tourette Syndrome, this autobiographical book of free verse poetry is not written for the pleasure of the reader but the release of the writer. It is a way to vent, to explain, to understand, to say, “It’s OK to Stare.” ... Read more

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Coming of Age
An amazing account of the writers own experience of overcoming a stigma of being different.A must read for those who feel like they are alone in their struggle when life throws them a curve that they or a family member or friend was not quite expecting.

Heart and Soul
Books do not get any more genuine than this one. This is a truly inspiring piece that challenges you to examine your life and appreciate the differences that make you special. Just when you think that your weird quirks make you inferior to other "normal" people, Fugler's collection of poetry brings the world into perspective from the eyes of a child. For a beautiful story full of defeat and triumph, "It's OK To Stare" is the book to buy. It is also reassuring to know that this story is not just another concoction formulated from the desk of a writer who is desperate for a big break. Instead, this book illustrates the actual happenings of the author's life. The struggles throughout are very real and make the story come alive in my heart and soul every time I pick it up to read. I give this book the highest recommendation!

From the simple opinions of someone who is also different...and loves his differences. ... Read more

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Ticcing Thomas© is the story of a boy with Tourette Syndrome. Thomas explains how Tourette's isn't just about having a tic. He describes the challenges he faces every day and how he's learned to cope. Join Thomas on his exciting and powerful journey! Ticcing Thomas is part of the WE ARE POWERFUL children's book series produced and published by Wildberry Productions Inc. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by International Medical News Group on February 1, 2003. The length of the article is 490 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Let symptoms guide Tourette syndrome therapy. (Use Drugs for Most Severe Problems).
Author: Kerri Wachter
Publication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 2Page: 14(1)

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The Tourette Syndrome Medical Guide is a publication which has been designed to better help readers understand Tourette Syndrome. This Qontro Medical Guide has been designed with the reader in mind, and is a useful information source for readers at all levels looking to learn more about Tourette Syndrome. The Tourette Syndrome Medical Guide is highly recommended for those interested in understanding and learning more about Tourette Syndrome. ... Read more

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Chapters: Asperger Syndrome, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Tourette Syndrome, Conduct Disorder, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Controversies, Attachment Therapy, Learning Disability, Mental Retardation, Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Stephen Faraone, Selective Mutism, Pandas, Bipolar Disorder in Children, Pica, Child Pyromaniac, Sluggish Cognitive Tempo, List of Stutterers, Adjustment Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Encopresis, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Regressive Autism, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Language Delay, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, School Refusal, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, Specific Developmental Disorder, Hebrew Academy for Special Children, Abandoned Child Syndrome, Adopted Child Syndrome, Gilliam Asperger's Disorder Scale, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Expressive Language Disorder, Parent Management Training, Child Psychopathology, Stranger Anxiety, Disorder of Written Expression. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 350. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or AD/HD) is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder. It is primarily characterized by "the co-existence of attentional problems and hyperactivity, with each behavior occurring infrequently alone" and symptoms starting before seven years of age. ADHD is the most commonly studied and diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children, affecting about 3% to 5% of children globally and diagnosed in about 2% to 16% of school aged children. It is a chronic disorder with 30% to 50% of those individuals diagnosed in childhood continuing to have symptoms into adulthood. Adolescents and adults with ADHD tend to develop coping mechanisms to compensate for some or all of their impa...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=64976 ... Read more

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A Workbook for Kids with Tic Disorders. Children with Tourette Syndrome face a unique set of issues that are distinctive to the disorder. Related Disorder, such as OCD or AD/HD, often present an additional challenge for these children. The innovative solutions in this workbook will help kids cope with school, relate to friends, manage their behavior in public places, and strengthen their self-esteem. ... Read more

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Great Resource!
Great workbook! Interventions are easy to use and reasonable. Great reference for anyone working with a child with a tic disorder. I counsel students regularly and worksheets can be used for children with other disabilities as well. Must have resource! ... Read more

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Tourette syndrome. Causes and origins of Tourette syndrome, Treatment of Tourette syndrome, History of Tourette syndrome, Sociological and cultural aspects of Tourette syndrome, Neuropsychiatry, Georges Gilles de la Tourette, Tic disorder, Jean- Martin Charcot ... Read more