Why Do You Do That?: A Book about Tourette Syndrome for Children and Young People

by Mary Robertson and Uttom Chowdhury

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843103958
• ISBN13: 9781843103950
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.8" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 11