Managing Tourette Syndrome Parent Workbook, 2nd Edition
Edition: Managing Tourette Syndrome is a parent workbook describing an 11-session behavioral intervention for children and adults with Tourette syndrome. It focuses on tic-management skills rather than curing the disorder, with forms for symptom tracking and strategies including tic awareness, behaviour substitution, relaxation and relapse prevention.
At a glance
- Describes an 11-session programme for managing Tourette syndrome in children and adults.
- Covers tic awareness, behaviour substitution, factors that may worsen tics, relaxation and relapse prevention.
- Includes forms to track symptoms and monitor tic severity.
- The stated goal is to build tic-management skills, not to cure the tic disorder.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The programme description gives parents and patients a structured set of skills to work through.
- Symptom-tracking forms support monitoring of tics and their severity.
- The workbook covers both children working alongside parents and adults.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Oxford University Press USA |
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| Publication date | 14 January 2026 |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 72 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0199363366 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0199363360 |
| Dimensions | 21.56 x 0.48 x 27.53 cm |
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| Weight listed | 3 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Parents supporting a child through structured tic-management activities.
- Adults seeking a workbook outlining behavioural strategies for Tourette syndrome.
- Readers looking for symptom-tracking forms alongside an intervention programme.
Less suited to
- Anyone seeking a promise of a cure or a substitute for individual clinical care.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this workbook promise to cure Tourette syndrome?
No. Its stated goal is to teach tic-management skills rather than cure the tic disorder.
What does the programme cover?
The listing describes 11 sessions covering tic awareness, behaviour substitution, avoiding factors that may worsen tics, relaxation and relapse prevention.
Is it intended for adults as well as children?
Yes. The description addresses children, who work alongside parents, and adults.
