Description
Book SynopsisTourette''s Syndrome (TS) is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder affecting up to 1% of the population. It is characterised by motor and vocal tics, and upsetting anti-social behaviour such as involuntary swearing and obscene gestures. This second edition of Tourette Syndrome: The Facts explains the causes of the syndrome, how it is diagnosed, and how to cope if you or a relative has been recently diagnosed. It provides information on the treatment and therapies that are available, and advice and on how individuals can manage their symptoms. It clearly explains the different presentations that can affected individuals, covering a spectrum from very mild to more uncommon severe forms of TS, and also discusses disorders that can be mistaken for TS. This edition contains a new chapters focussing on ''Education, employment and empowerment'', and famous and successful people who achieved their goals despite their diagnosis.Essential reading for Tourette''s sufferers, their relatives and f
Trade Review...an interesting addition to the available material for patient information...very comprehensive...useful to anyone wanting to understand a long-term condition - and that would include medical staff. * Pulse GP Magazine *
Table of Contents1. Introducing three cases ; 2. What is Tourette syndrome? ; 3. How common is Tourette syndrome? ; 4. How is the diagnosis made? ; 5. What other disorders can be mistaken for Tourette syndrome? ; 6. Can people with Tourette syndrome also develop other conditions? ; 7. Will I have Tourette syndrome forever? ; 8. Coping with the news of a diagnosis of Tourette syndrome ; 9. Is there more than one type of Tourette syndrome? ; 10. What causes Tourette syndrome? ; 11. Which therapies are most useful for Tourette syndrome? ; 12. Education, employment and empowerment ; 13. Famous or successful people who have had Tourette syndrome ; Appendices ; Index
