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Tourette Syndrome
Contributor(s): Olive, M. Foster (Author), Levitt, Pat (Foreword by)

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 ISBN: 1604134267     ISBN-13: 9781604134261
Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
OUR PRICE: $39.38  

Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: November 2009
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Tourette's syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that involves involuntary vocal and motor tics--sudden, rapid, repeated sounds and movements. Tourette's is usually first identified in children between the ages of 7 and 10, and boys are four times as likely as girls to have the disorder. The disorder can be mild or severe, with about 10 percent of Americans having a mild form, according to the National Institutes of Health. Tourette's Syndrome explores the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment of this bizarre and misunderstood neurological condition, which is often referred to as a "tic" disorder. Following an overview of Tourette's syndrome, the book details its history, symptoms, biological causes and triggers of tic episodes, epidemiology, and current forms of treatment. Ways in which parents and children cope with Tourette's syndrome and its social stigma, as well as psychiatric conditions that are commonly associated with it, are also discussed.

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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Depression & Mental Illness
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - General
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference - General
Dewey: 616.83
LCCN: 2009024427
Age Level: 14-17
Grade Level: 9-12
Series: Psychological Disorders
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7" W x 9.3" L (0.85 lbs) 108 pages
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
 
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Tourette syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that involves involuntary vocal and motor tics - sudden, rapid, repeated sounds and movements. This book explores the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment of this bizarre and misunderstood neurological condition, which is often referred to as a 'tic' disorder.
 
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