Understanding Tourette Syndrome provides accessible, concise,
evidence-based guidelines on this neurodevelopmental disorder,
offering parents and professionals a deeper scientific
understanding of the condition and its consequences. Zanaboni Dina
and Porta explore signs, symptoms and treatment of the disease,
with the aim of demonstrating to all those involved in the life of
a TS child solutions to manage a range of situations from diagnosis
to day-to-day life. Therapies and social intervention, including
Habit Reversal Training and Deep Brain Stimulation, are described,
allowing caregivers to evaluate the best course of treatment. With
a focus on improving quality of life by offering practical
recommendations for managing the condition at school and in the
family, it places additional emphasis on sibling relationships and
the importance of childhood friendship. The authors' expert subject
knowledge and extensive experience of working with children and
families, makes the topic accessible for any reader, and case
studies demonstrate how to apply scientific understanding of the
condition to a real-life situation. This unique guide is essential
reading for parents and carers, as well as practitioners in
Clinical and Educational Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health,
Nursing, Child Welfare, Public Healthcare and those in Education.
It will also be of interest to postgraduates studying courses in
Psychology, Neurology and Psychiatry.
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