WELCOME TO TOURETTE SYNDROME "PLUS"

Children need the support of their parents and teachers

Tourette's Syndrome (also known as Tourette's Disorder) is a fairly common childhood-onset condition that may be associated with features of many other conditions. In 1992, I coined the term "TS+" to remind parents and educators that many children with TS have features of other disorders that we need to screen for, treat, and/or accommodate. What started as a site for parents and educators on Tourette's Syndrome expanded over the years to include other conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, non-OCD anxiety disorders, Executive Dysfunction, depression, Bipolar Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, 'rage attacks' or 'storms,' sensory integration issues, and sleep disorders.

For every condition section of the site, site visitors will find overview articles on each disorder as well as other helpful materials. Files and articles relating to school-related issues in can be found in the Education section of the site. And don't miss the general Behavior section, where you'll find topics of concerns to parents and teachers of children with these childhood-onset conditions or disorders. I am honored that this site is mentioned as a recommended resource in many books on Tourette's Syndrome.

CHALLENGING KIDS, CHALLENGED TEACHERS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW!

My new book with Sheryl Pruitt, Challenging Kids, Challenged Teachers is now available for pre-order from Woodbine House:

Challenging Kids, Challenged Teachers Challenging Kids, Challenged Teachers is an educator's go-to source for creating a supportive environment to successfully teach children with multiple neurological disorders including Tourette's Syndrome, OCD, ADHD, LD, Nonverbal Learning Disability, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Executive Dysfunction, Sensory Processing Disorder, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Strep (PANDAS), Bipolar Disorder, "Storms" or "Rages", Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Sleep Problems. Parents, school psychologists, and social workers will also find this book essential reading.

Challenging Kids, Challenged Teachers also includes a glossary and resources, and its appendix of screening tools, forms, and checklists are on the accompanying CD-ROM for easy reproduction.

The book will be shipped mid-June. If you pre-order now, there's a discount.

NEED HELP RIGHT NOW COMING UP WITH ACCOMMODATION IDEAS?

Looking for a convenient guide to helpful accommodations for students with a variety of disorders? See my book:

Find a Way or Make a Way Find a Way or Make a Way:
Checklists of Helpful Accommodations for Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Executive Dysfunction, Mood Disorders, Tourette's Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Other Neurological Challenges
The guide can be purchased from Parkaire Press. Order a copy for yourself, one for your child's teacher, or order in bulk for your clinic, school, or parent support organization.

SITE INFORMATION SECTIONS

Conditions
Articles, materials, and resources pertaining to Tourette's Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Executive Dysfunction, Asperger's Disorder, depression, Bipolar Disorder, sleep disorders, "rage attacks" or "storms," infection-triggered OCD or tics ("PANDAS"), sensory issues, and more.

Behavior
Is that a symptom or a voluntary behavior, and does it make a difference? Read about the pitfalls in using behavior interventions at home and in school and some tips on how to decide whether to use behavioral techniques. Also learn a simple relaxation technique that can be used at home or in school, or anywhere you go. Concerned about bullying?  You'll find articles on that topic here, too.

Education
Articles, handouts, and classroom tips relating to the conditions covered on this site. Free materials for teachers to use for screening for often-overlooked problems or for parents to use to organize their concerns or as handouts to give to their children's teachers.

Miscellaneous
Free glossaries, guides, and materials to help parents and educators including a medication tradename-generic name chart, a glossary of clinical terms, a glossary of special education terms, a primer on the brain, a compilation of children's literature on children with disabilities, information about this site and the site author, and more!

DISCLAIMER

This site is presented for informational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for the judgement of a qualified professional who has examined or is treating any individual patient. Please note that I can not give individual advice by email as it would not be ethical to give advice about a child or student I've never evaluated. Information about the author and this site can be found in the Miscellaneous section.

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