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Relating breakthroughs in phenomenology and neurobiology and current strategies for diagnosis, assessment, and clinical care, this long-anticipated Second Edition provides expanded descriptions of clinical features, further evidence linking heritability to etiology, and revised epidemiological estimates as observed in the most recent research on Tourette's syndrome (TS) and associated disorders.The latest information about the controversial poststreptococcal hypothesis is also presented and discussed. ... Read more

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Echolalia is the story of best selling writer Jackson Evans, who is diagnosed as having Tourette syndrome, a complex genetic disorder characterized bytics, vocal noises Including obscenities), and obsessive-compulsive behavior. At first he is grateful for the answers it bring him, but Jackson soon realizes that the real problems are just beginning.The story is told in a style that captures the rhythms that soothe the Tourette. It ends with the ultimate truth - the answer isn't in being diagnosed, the answer is in living. ... Read more

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No Duty to Retreat is a fascinating tour through the neurological conditions Tourette Syndrome and Asperger’s Syndrome. Tourette Syndrome, characterized by tics, and Asperger Syndrome, a mild form of autism, are vividly described in this superior learning odyssey by Bishop Hern¡ndez. It will also contain the fullest, most accurate and up-to-date information. This book is also an excellent resource on day-to-day living for those families affected by these conditions. Chapters on friends, social difficulties, medical community advice, expert tips on school difficulties, and much more are all included. The works of other experts are comprehensively quoted, and the manuscript had the advantage of being reviewed by several of the world’s experts, including Asperger expert Dr. Tony Attwood and Tourette expert Dr. David Comings. Enjoy and benefit from this thrilling, absorbing history of neurological illness and wellness; much of the information you will read here will be for the first time. And, directly from the author, “Bless you, and thank you for buying my book!” ... Read more

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So interesting
I have an Asperger's syndrome diagnosis and some sort of shadow Tourette's traits.I loved this book.Antonio Hernandez is a fabulous writer.The previous reviewer compared him to Temple Grandin. I have some complaints about Temple Grandin, though she's very sincere in what she says.I don't have any complaints about Antonio Hernadez's statements about Autism or Tourette's.

Stunning theory emerges from brilliant study
Bishop E. Antonio Hernandez has written a book the scope of which has only been equalled by Dr. Temple Grandin. From ancient histories of Tourette's and autism to humorous mini-biographies of famous sufferers, Bp. Hernandez really delivers. Bp. Hernandez has given us a fantastic guided tour through the worlds of these awful neurological diseases, and he surprises the reader with what may be the biggest theory yet introduced in the field. Anyone who is in any way touched by Tourette's, autism or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder CANNOT afford to miss this book! ... Read more

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Kevin and Me is a heartfelt memoir of a single mother whostruggled with her son's Tourette syndrome and discovered musictherapy as a magical influence on him and their relationship. Hercourageous story covers Kevin's life from age six when his TS ticsfirst appeared to his late twenties when he transformed from a violentman into a peaceful person. The author relates her personal account ofmusic therapy with Kevin, a person with Tourette syndrome,developmental and learning disabilities, ADHD, and ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder.

Kevin and Me will inspire parents, psychologists, teachers, andmedical professionals to explore music therapy as a medium forreaching children and adults with Tourette syndrome. Modern musictherapy began after World War I and slowly gained acceptance inmainstream medical circles. Its services are available in privatecenters, hospitals, and school districts. ... Read more

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A Special, NO SIDE EFFECT Therapy!
The topic of Music Therapy is not new to me as I am a Registered Music Therapist myself. The book Kevin and ME is a very sensitive and compassionate story about how the natural gift of music can offer so much hope and relief, and change a young man afflicted with Tourette Syndrome and other horrific disorders, into a special, loving one, with a future to look forward too!I have Tourette Syndrome and know how the tics associated with this disorder can be so painful and completely devastate the lives of so many children and adults. Kevin and ME shows just how much Music Therapy can do for so many that are afflicted with various disorders.
This book should become a part of the reading curriculum in the public school system! BRAVO! TO KEVIN!
Thank you to Patricia Heenan for sharing this book with the world and for being "A VERY SPECIAL MOTHER!"

Author: Raymond Vacchino M.Mus.(MT) A.Mus. L.R.S.M. Licentiate (hon.)

Songs in the Key of Life
"Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast..." this oft-quoted line is startlingly a propos in Kevin Heenan's case.

This book serves the dual purpose of describing people with Tourette Syndrome who are severely affected and the benefits of music therapy.I have had the good fortune to know two music therapists and have watched them work.

Kevin developed normally for the first nearly 3 years of his life. He suffered from earaches as a toddler and his language was severely delayed. His social difficulties were first noticed in his aggression with peers as a pre-schooler. His younger sister Megan was the only child with whom he had a mostly good relationship.

Kevin was diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome when he was six. Facial twitching; grimaces; involuntary swearing and bizarre comments and generally poor language skills were behaviors that were present. Kevin's parents divorced when he was a young child. He became more violent, erratic and out of control. At 10, he was hospitalized for three years. Still in need of a secure facility, Kevin spent several more years in state facilities. His father resumes custody of Kevin when the boy was 15.

By that point, Kevin, medicated since the age of six to control violent behavior and Tourette-related outbursts had started running away. The boy's mother then resumed custody, but Kevin's problems continued. He was enrolled in special programs in high schools in his district; he rebelled as he chafed at the stigma of these educational placements. After years of fearing Kevin's violence and history of running away, the boy's mother has him placed in group homes.

Once in the group homes, Kevin literally steps up his running away. An inveterate soda addict, he goes on soda binges, even taking soda from other residents. Since the sugar jolt has adverse effects on his behavior, he is gradually weaned off of soda. That was the first of many giant steps he takes.

Luckily for Kevin, music therapy was included in the group home program. He responded immediately and everyone was soon singing the praises of the music therapists and music therapy in general. Kevin also became involved in his community, taking on several part-time jobs and even received an award for volunteering at an animal shelter.

From the telling, Kevin will continue to need care and supervision. Hope abounds as he makes progress in socializing with the other residents and by making music his forte. This book makes me think of Stevie Wonder's words "...music is a language we all understand..."

Kevin was in facilities that were part of MHMR (Mental Health, Mental Retardation) which is a Texas agency. Many readers will undoubtedly pick up on that.

I noticed that the word "eradicate," which means "obliterate" was used instead of "erratic," in "Kevin's eradicate [sic] behavior." The word "perseverate" is a damning and extremely harmful word. It has hurt many and is best avoided.The terms "special interests," (if interests apply), "repetitive verbalizations/behaviors," or just plain "repetition" are much more accurate and demonstrate tolerance whereas that other word does not.

Still, this is a good book about life with a person who has an especially severe case of Tourette's in addition to other challenges. ... Read more

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The Shapiros' pioneering study of Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, first published in 1978, has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the authors' vastly expanded clinical experience and the enormous growth of research on this disorder. In this Second Edition, the Shapiros, in collaboration with two colleagues from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, analyze data from more than 1,600 patients they have treated. Extensive clinical data are presented to support the authors' conclusion that Tourette syndrome is not intrinsically associated with any psychopathology. In addition, the authors establish that there are no known precipitants of Tourette syndrome, that stimulants do not cause or permanently exacerbate tics, and that the proper treatment of Tourette syndrome and tic disorders is suppression of tics with drugs. ... Read more

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(Wolters Kluwer)Yale Univ., New Haven, CT. The third in a series of monographs on the subject, surveying the current state of scientific and clinical knowledge about Tourette syndrome and related conditions. For neurologists and researchers interested in the neuropsychological aspects of Tourette Syndrome and similar disorders. ... Read more

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Excellent technical book, misleading publisher's blurb
The publisher's statement, cited above, that this focuses on "neuropsychological" issues is wrong.Only a small part does this.The book is the outcome of the June 1999 3rd International Symposium in New York, and contains almost all of the edited talks given there.It is deliberately technical in its approach, and therefore most suitable for physicians, psychologists, and other health care-related professionals who have an interest in Tourette's and its associated disorders.Though costly, I highly recommend it as a "state of the art" publication.

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prettydarn good
i really think this is one of the best book for people want to know about ts. it easily combines a ifctonal stroy with the basic factual info. you really care about the people in the story part also. ... Read more

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Describes the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Tourette Syndrome and explains the challenges faced by people with the disorder. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Intervention in School & Clinic, published by Pro-Ed on November 1, 2003. The length of the article is 3087 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Tourette's syndrome: characteristics and interventions.
Author: Kelly Prestia
Publication: Intervention in School & Clinic (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 2003
Publisher: Pro-Ed
Volume: 39Issue: 2Page: 67(5)

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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The Science of Mental Health is a one-stop resource for major issues and classic controversies in mental health. To create this valuable collection, a leading expert in the field has reviewed thousands of articles in hundreds of scientific journals. The result is an authoritative selection that represents the most significant research worldwide and provides a uniquely balanced perspective on the field. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Intervention in School & Clinic, published by Pro-Ed on November 1, 2003. The length of the article is 546 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Tictionary: a Reference Guide to the World of Tourette Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for Parents and Professionals.(Book Review)
Author: Spencer Nolan
Publication: Intervention in School & Clinic (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 2003
Publisher: Pro-Ed
Volume: 39Issue: 2Page: 127(1)

Article Type: Book Review

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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 an educator's perspective, the guide offers insights into the world of the children and families who deal with these disorders through factual information interspersed with both funny and sad stories. Helpful handouts and fact sheets, ready to be copied with the publisher's permission, are customized for the bus driver, general education teacher, counselor and other school staff, in addition to the family physician, dentist, Scout and other leisure time leaders, family members and others. ... Read more

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Is that My Child?
Excellent book. It is sound and very informative.We have implemented many of his ideas with great success.I recommend highly to anyone with a child suffering from any of the disorders mentioned.

Cautiously Optimistic
While I do not agree with all of Pauc's assertions or believe that this is a miracle that can cure every child based on the dubious evidence of a a few testimonials, I do believe the exercise and dietary information in this book may be helpful. If you read past the notion of 'cure' and have realistc expectations, you may be pleased to find an approach that moves beyond labeling and symptom management to one that just might make some improvements in the brain function of your child. The theory is that the brain continues to develop and make new connections all the time and that we can have a positive impact on its' function largely with exercises, food and nutritional supplements. I imagine the level and degree of improvement must widely vary from child to child. So while I am wary ofthose who pedal hope to people who are desperate, I am cautiously optimistic that this book really does have something to offer - improved brain function may not be a 'cure' but I certainly do want my child to have the benefit of it.

Breakthrough to New Understanding
This is a 'must read' for parents and all professionals who have contact with the young.
Of particular signicance is the section dealing with the importance of nutrition. Food for serious thought as well as for the brain !

A label only tells about symptoms, not the causes.
Pauc's "the Learning Disability Myth" is fast, clear and easy to read. Using all the latest neurological research, he cuts through the educational jargon that gives a name to your child's difficulties, but would not get rid of what is actually causing the symptoms.
Taking a health history of the child, and looking at the symptoms, he shows how to design an exercise program that will change the function of the brain. Combined with restructioning the connections in the brain he urges providing the chemical support the brain needs by the simple method of changing the child's diet.
Unlike most books on the subject which fail to take advantage of the research by neurologists that the brain is plastic, he suggests methods to give your child the best organized brain possible.
Pauc lets you know that a label is not a life sentence and that you can help your child. ... Read more

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Can Tourette's be cured?

Heal the symptoms of tourette's with this incredible guide from an author who claims to have done it.

Too good to be true? Read on. ... Read more

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"Creating awareness and tolerance one tic at a time." - Dylan Peters

In Tic Talk - Living with Tourette Syndrome, Dylan Peters shares what he has learned of tolerance and acceptance during the five years he’s had Tourette Syndrome.

In a style that is often humorous and always insightful, Dylan helps others, young and old understand TS and the enormous pressures this little-understood affliction places on those who have it and on those who love them.

Illustrated by Zachary Wendland and painted by Kris Taft Miller. Foreword by Major League Baseball Player Jim Eisenreich. Teacher Strategies by Brad Cohen.

"Simple, colorful illustrations by Dylan's best friend Zachary Wendland drive home this straightforward, tell-it-like-it-is story... A set of ten successful strategies for working with children with Tourette Syndrome and a list of additional resources round out this highly recommended picture book for school libraries and for teaching young people everywhere about Tourette Syndrome."
Hornbook Guide to Children
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