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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.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Chowdhury, Uttom, 1967-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Extrapyramidal disorders--Juvenile literature.
- Extrapyramidal disorders.
- Tourette syndrome--Juvenile literature.
- Tourette syndrome.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (96 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- London, UK ; Philadelphia, PA, USA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- 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.
- Contents:
- 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?.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 1-280-56649-3
- 9786610566495
- 1-84642-491-7
- OCLC:
- 228171998
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