Tourette's Syndrome: Tics, Obsessions, Compulsions

James F. Leckman

ISBN 10: 0471160377 / ISBN 13: 9780471160373

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 1998

About this Item

Once thought to be rare, Tourette's Syndrome is now seen as a relatively common childhood disorder either in its complete or partial incarnations. Num Pages: 600 pages, Illustrations, forms. BIC Classification: JMC; JMM; MJN; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 39. Weight in Grams: 992. . 1998. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tourette's Syndrome: Tics, Obsessions, Compulsions
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471160377
• ISBN 13: 9780471160373
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

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

Edited by two of the leading international authorities on Tourette's Syndrome and tic-related, obsessive-compulsive disorders, Tourette's 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 Tourette's-defined by persistent motor and vocal tics and frequently associated with obsessions, compulsions, and attentional difficulties-and 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 Tourette's. 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.

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

About the Author

JAMES F. LECKMAN, MD, is Neison Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the Yale Child Study Center.

DONALD J. COHEN, MD, is founder of the renowned clinical and scientific research programs for Tourette's Syndrome at the Yale Child Study Center. He is well known for his clinical expertise and breadth of understanding. Dr. Cohen has served as the Director of the Child Study Center since 1983.