Uttom Chowdhury, Tara Murphy

Tic Disorders (eBook, ePUB)

A Guide for Parents and Professionals

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This is the essential one-stop guide for parents of children and young people with tic disorders and the professionals who work with them.

Drawing on current research and their own clinical experience, the authors provide up-to-date information on tic disorders and review the psychological, medical and alternative methods of managing symptoms. Written in clear, accessible language and with practical advice on how to support children with tics at home and in school, the book also includes essential information on the common co-occurring conditions and difficulties, such as ADHD, anxiety, OCD, autism, self-esteem issues and behavioural difficulties.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. September 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780857009173
• Artikelnr.: 45970837

Autorenporträt

Uttom Chowdhury and Tara Murphy. Foreword by Suzanne Dobson, Chief Executive of Tourettes Action UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword by Suzanne Dobson, Chief Executive of Tourette Action, UK. Part 1.
Tics and Tourette Syndrome. 1.1. What are Tic Disorders? 1.2. Signs and
Symptoms. 1.3. Causes of Tic Disorders. Part 2. Management. 2.1. Working
with Schools. 2.2. Psychological Management. 2.3. Medication. 2.4.
Neurosurgery. 2.5. Less Well Validated Treatments. Part 3. Co-occurring
Features and Conditions. 3.1. ADHD. 3.2. OCD. 3.3. Depression. 3.4.
Anxiety. 3.5. ASD. 3.6. Specific Learning Difficulties. 3.7. Sleep. 3.8.
Anger. Part 4. Parenting and Family Life. 4.1. Adjusting to the Diagnosis.
4.2. Dealing with Behavioural Problems. 4.3. Improving your Child's Self
Esteem. Appendix I. Glossary. Appendix II. Useful resources and websites.
References. Index.