Can I tell you about Tourette syndrome?
Leicester, Mal
creator
Apsley
text
London
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
2014
monographic
51 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
"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
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.
Donated by The Freemasons Charity
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CHILDREN
TOURETTE SYNDROME
DIAGNOSIS
TREATMENT
HOME LIFE
SELF HELP GROUPS
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