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Written specifically for siblings of children with Tourette Syndrome (TS), "Why Do You Do That?" is an age-appropriate source of information for children and adolescents aged 8 to 16. Uttom Chowdhury and Mary Robertson describe tics and Tourette's in clear, child-friendly terms and provide a simple explanation of the biological causes. Other chapters focus on living with someone who has TS, associated features such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and aggression, and what siblings can do to help. The authors also offer practical tips on how to deal with issues such as problems at school and bullying. This book will prove invaluable for brothers and sisters of children with TS, as well as parents and other family members.
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Uttom Chowdhury works as a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for Bedfordshire and Luton Community Mental Health Trust. He is also an Honorary Consultant for the Social Communication Disorders Clinic at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London. He has run several groups for parents of children with Tourette Syndrome and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. His clinical and research interests include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders and parental experiences of looking after children with neuro-developmental disorders. Mary May Robertson is Emeritus Professor of Neuropsychiatry at University College London and Visiting Professor and Honorary Consultant Neuropsychiatrist at St George's Medical School and Hospital, where she is a member of the Tourette Syndrome (TS) clinic. She has authored three and edited two books, and over 230 medical publications. She is Honorary Medical Advisor to TS Associations in Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy and the UK, and a member of the International TS Genetic Consortium. She gives lectures nationally and internationally, and has been an advisor to the World Health Organization on stress in neurological disorders and TS, and has been awarded research prizes and grants, has supervised higher degrees on TS. She has appeared in the media about TS. In 1976, she sailed in a Transatlantic Yacht Race and a circumnavigation in square rigged sailing ship. She has had over 40 poems published.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the first book that really gets the message across that Tourette Syndrome isn't just about tics. The format enables the reader to choose whether to read medical facts, feelings of the sufferer or opinions of siblings first...and then to put it all together in a truly rounded understanding of this condition.
The attentional, obsessional and compulsive symptoms, along with the mood swings and frustration are all described in an accessible way, which should help dispell the ignorance that abounds about the hidden aspects of Tourette Syndrome in so many classrooms.
I found the poems a little irritating - but then you don't have to read them.
I've already bought a second copy to give to my son's class teacher...and, no doubt, will end up buying many more copies in the future.
The attentional, obsessional and compulsive symptoms, along with the mood swings and frustration are all described in an accessible way, which should help dispell the ignorance that abounds about the hidden aspects of Tourette Syndrome in so many classrooms.
I found the poems a little irritating - but then you don't have to read them.
I've already bought a second copy to give to my son's class teacher...and, no doubt, will end up buying many more copies in the future.
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I knew nothing of Tourettes till my seven year old grandson was diagnosed with it. I have found this book interesting as I now understand something of his problem.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
To explain the kids
2 Sep 2006
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This book give you the words to explain the child with Tourette Syndrome what's going on with him/her. It's a complete and easy book to read that explain everything about TS and the most important how to communicate the child in a natural way, what is the Tourette Syndrome and what expect about it.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Better suited for older children.
13 Nov 2006
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I was looking for a book explaining Tourettes to a 6 yr old and , although this book is well written, it is better souited for older children.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Helped my 10 year old understand his TS
21 May 2009
Format:Paperback
We bought this book for my 10 year old son with TS. It helped him understand and seemed to give him some comfort in knowing that others have it as well.
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