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Autore |
Chowdhury Uttom <1967-> |
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Titolo |
Why do you do that? : a book about Tourette syndrome for children and young people / / Uttom Chowdhury and Mary Robertson ; illustrations by Liz Whallett ; foreword by Tim Howard |
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London, UK ; ; Philadelphia, PA, USA, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006 |
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ISBN |
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1-280-56649-3 |
9786610566495 |
1-84642-491-7 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (96 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Extrapyramidal disorders |
Tourette syndrome |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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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?. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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. |
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