The Tourettes Survival Kit
Tools for Young Adults with Tics
Published on 21. March 2019
208 pages
978-1-78450-700-8 (ISBN)
Description
Struggling to manage your tics in the classroom? Worried about your tics in a job interview or on a first date? This survival kit will give you the tools to survive and thrive in every location - at home, school, work or out with friends.
Presenting everyday situations, from schools and exams through to driving and dates, this guide provides simple solutions to common problems and concerns. Dr Tara gives her top tips for managing tics, alongside behavioural therapy techniques for stress management and strategies for coping with commonly co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, OCD and anxiety.
Presenting everyday situations, from schools and exams through to driving and dates, this guide provides simple solutions to common problems and concerns. Dr Tara gives her top tips for managing tics, alongside behavioural therapy techniques for stress management and strategies for coping with commonly co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, OCD and anxiety.
More details
Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 13 to 24 years
Edition type
Digital original
Illustrations
20 b&w illustrations
File size
2,72 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78450-700-8 (9781784507008)
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Book
03/2019
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
€21.00
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Persons
Tara Murphy is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Paediatric Neuropsychologist involved in research at the Tic Disorder Clinic at Great Ormond Street Hospital, UK. She co-authored Tic Disorders: A Guide for Parents and Professionals with Uttom Chowdhury. Damon Millar is an award-winning designer.
Content
Introduction. Part 1. The Situations. 1.1. Managing Tics and School/University. 1.2. Getting and Working a Job. 1.3. Living with Tics at Home. 1.4. Coping With Tics When You Start Work. 1.5. First Dates and Beyond with Tics. 1.6. Driving and Other Important Tasks. Part 2. The Tools. 2.1. What is Tourette Syndrome? 2.2. Living with Tourettes. 2.3. Treatments. 2.4. Ending. Acknowledgements. Part 3. The Briefings: For Other People. 3.1 Parents. 3.2 Family Members. 3.3 Friends. 3.4 Girlfriends/Boyfriends. 3.5 Teachers/Lecturers. 3.6 Employers. 3.7 Officials
