Living with Tourette Syndrome - by Elaine Shimberg (Paperback)

About the Book

Providing comprehensive information on diagnosing, treating, and coping with Tourette's Syndrome, this supportive guide answers questions about obtaining a proper diagnosis, managing treatment, and living a full life. Shimberg gives advice on dealing with the symptoms, as well as its psychological and physical ramifications.

Book Synopsis

From Simon & Schuster, Living with Tourette Syndrome is Elaine Fantle Shimberg's guide to understanding Tourette syndrome, its effects, and how to handle it in various settings.

With chapters dedicated to understanding the effects of Tourette syndrome, the impact it can have on families, and the role it can play in adulthood and the classroom, Living with Tourette Syndrome is an essential guide for any affected by the disease.

From the Back Cover

Tourette Syndrome, a neurological disorder, affects hundreds of thousands of people in the United States. While there is no cure, it can be treated. Living with Tourette Syndrome presents solid information on coping with all aspects of the disease from diagnosis to treatment and includes practical information on dealing with particular issues that can arise at school and work.

About the Author

Elaine Fantle Shimberg is an award-winning medical writer. She has written six health care books and three books on family issues. She is the mother of five, and grandmother of one grandchild and one step-grandchild