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Record Nr.

UNINA9910784963903321

Autore

Chowdhury Uttom <1967->

Titolo

Why do you do that? [[electronic resource] ] : a book about Tourette syndrome for children and young people / / Uttom Chowdhury and Mary Robertson ; illustrations by Liz Whallett ; foreword by Tim Howard

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, UK ; ; Philadelphia, PA, USA, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006

ISBN

1-280-56649-3

9786610566495

1-84642-491-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (96 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

RobertsonMary M

Disciplina

616.8/3

Soggetti

Extrapyramidal disorders

Tourette syndrome

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

What is Tourette syndrome? -- What have research doctors found out about Tourette syndrome? -- Are there any other problems associated with Tourette syndrome? -- How do doctors treat and support young people with Tourette syndrome? -- How will I cope in school? -- What are the life stories of brothers, sisters, parents, and young people around the world with Tourette syndrome? -- What can I do for my brother or sister with Tourette syndrome? -- What is the future for a young person with Tourette syndrome?.

Sommario/riassunto

The authors describe tics and Tourette's in clear, child-friendly terms and provide a simple explanation of the biological causes. Other chapters focus on associated features such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and aggression. The authors also offer tips on how to deal with issues such as bullying.