Tourette Syndrome

Edited by Mary Robertson and Andrea Cavanna

Includes Key Point boxes at the start of each chapter to quickly summarise important concepts covered in the text

Features numerous Case Histories which provide practical realistic examples throughout

Includes invaluable Resource section with suggested further reading and contact information for patient self-help/support group, plus a glossary of technical terms

Tourette Syndrome

Second Edition

Edited by Mary Robertson and Andrea Cavanna

Description

Tourette'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 friends, Tourette's Syndrome: The Facts will also be of use to clinicians, GPs, schoolteachers, and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to the disorder.

Tourette Syndrome

Second Edition

Edited by Mary Robertson and Andrea Cavanna

Table of Contents

1. Introducing three cases2. 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 Syndrome9. 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 empowerment13. Famous or successful people who have had Tourette Syndrome14. Appendix