| View Larger Image | Why Do You Do That?: A Book About Tourette Syndrome for Children and Young People | Paperbackby Uttom Chowdhury (Author), Mary M. Robertson (Author), Liz Whallett (Illustrator), Tim Howard (Illustrator)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | | Page Count: | 96 Pages | | Publication Date: | April 15, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 605,706th |
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Product Description
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. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 4 reviews)
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Helped my 10 year old understand his TS by Austin Mom (Austin, Texas)  5 Stars
May 21, 2009
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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VERY INFORMATIVE - HELP BOOK by Tracey L. Hernandez (Bay City, Texas) 5 Stars
November 04, 2008
If you have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome or know someone who has been, this book is esential as well as short and informative about what to expect. Frequently asked questions are answered in simple form. Written with first hand expierence about the Tourette disorder, this book is a great purchase.
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Better suited for older children. by Eileen M. Stair (Churchville, New York United States)  3 Stars
November 13, 2006
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.
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To explain the kids by Licedys Rodriguez (Panamá, Panamá) 5 Stars
September 02, 2006
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.
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