Managing Tourette syndrome [electronic resource] : a behavioral intervention for children and adults. Therapist guide / Douglas W. Woods ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Woods, Douglas W., 1971-

Series:

Treatments that work.

Treatments that work

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tourette syndrome--Treatment.

Tourette syndrome.

Syndromes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (143 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In 2002, the Tourette Syndrome Association formed the TS Behavioral Sciences Consortium (BSC). The charge of the BSC was to develop and test nonpharmacological treatment options for individuals, both children and adults with Tourette Syndrome. This manual is the result of their work, and represents the most scientifically effective behavioral treatment for Tourette Syndrome available today. The treatment program uses Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for children and adults with chronic tic disorder. Individual treatment is based at its core on awareness training, the development of a specific com

Contents:

Contents; Chapter 1 Introductory Information for Therapists; Chapter 2 Assessment Strategies for Tourette Syndrome; Chapter 3 Function-Based Intervention; Chapter 4 Habit Reversal Training; Chapter 5 Session 1; Chapter 6 Session 2; Chapter 7 Session 3; Chapter 8 Session 4; Chapter 9 Session 5; Chapter 10 Session 6; Chapter 11 Session 7; Chapter 12 Session 8; Chapter 13 Booster Sessions; Appendix of Resources; References; About the Authors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-127).

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

0-19-024183-7

1-281-92558-6

9786611925581

0-19-971230-1

OCLC:

437093848