Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome (or Tourette's Syndrome), is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder affecting about 5 people in every 10,000. It is characterised by motor and vocal tics, and upsetting anti-social behaviour such as involuntary swearing and obscene gestures. This book, written by a psychologist and a psychiatrist who have been researching Tourette's Syndrome for many years, explains the causes of the syndrome, how it is diagnosed, and the ways in which it can be treated. 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.
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This excellent book manages to give a concise, balanced, practical and remarkably comprehensive discussion of almost all the questions and problems which children with Tourette's syndrome and their parents may face. In addition, there is a wide-ranging bibliography for those who wish to pursue the subject further, and a list of Tourette syndrome associations and interested physicians throughout the world. It is a most valuable resource. (Oliver Sacks M.D. )
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This book offers a good all round description of Tourette Syndrome, and starts with stories of 3 different people with 3 different presentations of TS - from very mild to severe. Well worth buying
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Juicy Lucy
Format:Paperback
To say a book contains 'The facts' often puts me off, but I do have a huge interest in this subject and especially Tourette's.
The book is really aims, I felt, at parents, and while that is fine in itself, it didn;t really give me a picture of what Tourette's is all about, despite the multiple 'facts'.
I also found the style a bit on the dry side - almost patronising at times, as though it was saying 'we are the experts and this is how it is'. But from what I've read in other books on the same subject, it isn;t always as cut and dry as the authors suggest.
The facts in the book are not exactly compelling and the way in which Tourette's actually affects people was washed over.
The again, it is a small book, but i did really feel that it should have at least tried to aproach this disturbing condition from a more human angel.
A bit disappointing really.
The book is really aims, I felt, at parents, and while that is fine in itself, it didn;t really give me a picture of what Tourette's is all about, despite the multiple 'facts'.
I also found the style a bit on the dry side - almost patronising at times, as though it was saying 'we are the experts and this is how it is'. But from what I've read in other books on the same subject, it isn;t always as cut and dry as the authors suggest.
The facts in the book are not exactly compelling and the way in which Tourette's actually affects people was washed over.
The again, it is a small book, but i did really feel that it should have at least tried to aproach this disturbing condition from a more human angel.
A bit disappointing really.
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tourette syndrome the facts
4 Jun 2000
By rcrawford6@gm.dreamcast.com
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An ideal 1st book for those who have recently been diagnosed, and for family and friends.This is easily digested,but has not been "dumbed down".Written in a positive way it contaians some sensible advice about coping with TS in the real world.Written by 2 of Englands top specialists in Tourette Syndrome ,it is a book that gives you the confidence to question the doctors,and answer those posed by people who want to know more about your problrms.The extensive bibliography gives many leads for anyone wanting a more indepth understanding of the syndrome,and the suggested "introduction card" deserves a special credit of its own.This is a book I would recommend to who is interested in the syndrome,at any level.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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A review of "The Facts"
28 Aug 2000
By Dani Jameson
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I used this book to help me in writing a paper for one of my psychology classes at a university. It was very useful in helping me decipher a lot of the medical terms that are associated with the syndrome, and also to clear up many of the myths regarding Tourette's Syndrome. It explained the cause, symptoms, treatment and family issues in a way that was very easy to understand. This book would be very helpful to someone who knows a person with Tourette's Syndrome in the understanding of their disease. There is a lot of good information, and also resources to point you in the direction of other research. I learned several things by reading this book, but I think that the most important thing that this book offers is that it clears up the myths and stereotypes that afflict people with this syndrome. I would highly recommend "The Facts".
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