Tourette's SyndromeTics, Obsessions, Compulsions: Developmental Psychopathology and Clinical Care |
| James F. Leckman (Yale Univ., New Haven, Connecticut); Donald J. Cohen (Yale Univ., New Haven, Connecticut) |
| A revised and concise guide to the latest thoughts and findings on Tourettes Syndrome Edited by two of the leading international authorities on Tourettes Syndrome and tic-related, obsessive-compulsive disorders, Tourettes Syndrome is the most up-to-date edited reference covering this neuropsychiatric disorder and related disorders from a variety of perspectives. Featuring contributors from the world-renowned Yale Child Study Center, this volume introduces a groundbreaking developmental framework for understanding Tourettesdefined by persistent motor and vocal tics and frequently associated with obsessions, compulsions, and attentional difficultiesand maps out the diagnosis, genetics, manifestations, and treatment.
Reflecting more than 25 years of research, this comprehensive resource describes the major categories of disorders (TS, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities) as well as the strengths and adaptation of individuals with Tourettes. A broad, detailed discussion of pathogenesis is provided, including epidemiological studies and environmental risk and protective factors. The book also highlights the necessary partnerships between children, families, and clinicians in the struggle to achieve wished-for outcomes.
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