Tictionary: A Reference Guide to the World of Tourette Syndrome, AS, ADHD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for Parents and Professionals

This book is a wonderful and helpful resource for parents, educators, and other professionals working with children with Tourette syndrome and its associated disorders. It defines and expands upon many terms and issues that these children, and subsequently their families, deal with on a daily basis. This unique A-Z resource guide is for anyone needing information and common-sense strategies as they deal with the neurological disorders of Tourette Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Written from both a parent and educator's perspective, this guide offers insights into the world of the children and families who deal with these disorders through factual information interspersed with funny and sad stories. Helpful handouts and fact sheets, ready to be copied with the publisher's permission, are customized for the teacher, counselor, other school staff, family doctor, dentist, family members and others.