Book Description
The story of how Tourette syndrome, a common hereditary disorder, provides insights into the cause and treatment of a wide range of human behavioral problems. It covers diagnosis, associated behaviors including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disorders, dyslexia, conduct disorder, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, alcoholism, drug abuse, obesity, depression, panic attacks, phobias, night terrors, bed wetting, sleep disturbances, lying, stealing, inappropriate sexual behavior, and others, brain structure and chemistry, treatment and implications for society, over 2,500 references, 30 page Tourette syndrome-Human Behavior Questionnaire, and Extensive index
From the Back Cover
The excitement of Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior is a result not only of its insights into Tourette syndrome but of their relevance to our understanding human behavior and neuropsychiatric disturbance. The implications for the behavioral sciences and the practice of adult and child psychiatry are profound. This volume is highly recommended for all students of human behavor." Jeffrey Sverd, M.D. Physician-in-Charge, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient
North Shore Univeristy Hospital, Cornell University Medical College This book is remarkable in its scope and most importantly, well written and easily readable. It will be very useful to a wide variety of professionals including physicians, nurses, special educators, psychologists, patients and parents. I highly recommend it to persons interested in leaning more about Tourette Syndrome and human behavior in general." Larry Burd, Ph.D. Medical Center Rehabilation Hosptial, University of North Dakota "A masterful production that should be read by every professional engaged in medical practice, psychiatry, nursing or specialeducation....invaluable for patients and their families."
-- Health and Nutrition Review
"Best Healthbook of the Year"
-- North American Book Dealers Exchange
"A masterbook"
-- J. Lejuene Annuals Genetique What Mothers Say:
"Where was this book when I needed it?"
"For the first time I understand my child"
"I now know it wasn't all my fault."
"Warm and easy to read."
"A must for any parent or teacher who
has a child with behavior problems"
