Mary E Williams

Tourette Syndrome Mary E Williams

Brief Description: Introduces readers to Tourette syndrome. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 130-132) and index. Table of Contents: Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Understanding Tourette Syndrome -- 1. Tourette Syndrome: An Overview / Belinda Rowland, Rebecca J. Frey -- 2. Tics and Tourette Syndrome Are Common Childhood Conditions / Leslie E. Packer -- 3. Coprolalia: The Cursing Tic / Lawrence Scahill -- 4. Tourette Syndrome May Occur with Related Conditions / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- Chapter 2. Controversies Surrounding Tourette Syndrome -- 1. Various Drugs Can Help Control Tourette Syndrome / David Shprecher, Roger Kurlan -- 2. Behavioral Therapy Can Help Control Tourette Syndrome / Jeannine Stein -- 3. Identifying and Minimizing Environmental Triggers Can Help Control Tourette Syndrome / Sheila Rogers -- 4. Dietary Changes Can Help Control Tourette Syndrome / Bruce Semon -- 5. Self-Hypnosis Can Help Control Tourette Syndrome / University Hospitals Case Medical Center -- 6. A Combination of Therapies Can Help Control Tourette Syndrome / Robert A. King, James F. Leckman -- Chapter 3. Living with Tourette Syndrome -- 1. The Anatomy of a Tic / Beth Krah -- 2. A Teen Struggles with Coprolalia and Bullying / Austin -- 3. Seeking the Beauty of Stillness / Annette Racond -- 4. A Student Uses Humor to Teach About Tourette Syndrome / Holly Leber -- 5. Tourette Syndrome as a Fuel for Musical Creativity / Independent on Sunday -- Glossary -- Chronology -- Organizations to Contact -- For Further Reading -- Index.

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