Tourette's syndrome - James F Leckman

A revised and concise guide to the latest thoughts and findings onTourette's Syndrome

Edited by two of the leading international authorities onTourette's Syndrome and tic-related, obsessive-compulsivedisorders, Tourette's Syndrome is the most up-to-date editedreference covering this neuropsychiatric disorder and relateddisorders from a variety of perspectives. Featuring contributorsfrom the world-renowned Yale Child Study Center, this volumeintroduces a groundbreaking developmental framework forunderstanding Tourette's-defined by persistent motor and vocal ticsand frequently associated with obsessions, compulsions, andattentional difficulties-and maps out the diagnosis, genetics,manifestations, and treatment.

Reflecting more than 25 years of research, this comprehensiveresource describes the major categories of disorders (TS,obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivitydisorder, learning disabilities) as well as the strengths andadaptation of individuals with Tourette's. A broad, detaileddiscussion of pathogenesis is provided, including epidemiologicalstudies and environmental risk and protective factors. The bookalso highlights the necessary partnerships between children,families, and clinicians in the struggle to achieve wished-foroutcomes.

Enriched by the knowledge of specialists at the forefront ofgenetics, psychology, neuropsychology, pharmacology,neurochemistry, and epidemiology, among other fields, Tourette'sSyndrome gives clinicians valuable insight into the minds of andproper care for individuals battling this and related disorders.