Can I tell you about Tourette syndrome?
Leicester, Mal
Can I tell you about Tourette syndrome? - London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2014 - 51 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Can I tell you about... ? .
Donated by The Freemasons Charity
Acknowledgements
Foreword by Julie Collier, Groups Manager, Tourettes Action
Introduction
1. Introducing Max who has Tourette syndrome (TS)
2. Tics and Tourette's
3. Playing with other children
4. TS at home
5. TS at school
6. My fidget toy
7. Finding out I have TS
8. Our self-help group
9. What makes me Tic? Triggers and treatments
10. Dogs and other things
11. Living with Tourette's: Do's and don'ts
12. Facts about TS
13. How teachers can help
14. How schools can help
15. Further information for parents and professionals
Recommended reading, organisations and websites.
Copyright Permission: Yes
"Max invites readers to learn about Tourette's from his perspective, helping them to understand what tics and triggers are and what it feels like to have TS. He explains how living with TS can sometimes be difficult, and how people around him can help him to feel happy and accepted. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and other professionals working with children with TS. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
9781849054072
CHILDREN
TOURETTE SYNDROME
DIAGNOSIS
TREATMENT
HOME LIFE
SELF HELP GROUPS
Can I tell you about Tourette syndrome? - London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2014 - 51 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Can I tell you about... ? .
Donated by The Freemasons Charity
Acknowledgements
Foreword by Julie Collier, Groups Manager, Tourettes Action
Introduction
1. Introducing Max who has Tourette syndrome (TS)
2. Tics and Tourette's
3. Playing with other children
4. TS at home
5. TS at school
6. My fidget toy
7. Finding out I have TS
8. Our self-help group
9. What makes me Tic? Triggers and treatments
10. Dogs and other things
11. Living with Tourette's: Do's and don'ts
12. Facts about TS
13. How teachers can help
14. How schools can help
15. Further information for parents and professionals
Recommended reading, organisations and websites.
Copyright Permission: Yes
"Max invites readers to learn about Tourette's from his perspective, helping them to understand what tics and triggers are and what it feels like to have TS. He explains how living with TS can sometimes be difficult, and how people around him can help him to feel happy and accepted. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and other professionals working with children with TS. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions." - PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE
9781849054072
CHILDREN
TOURETTE SYNDROME
DIAGNOSIS
TREATMENT
HOME LIFE
SELF HELP GROUPS
