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WELCOME
TO TOURETTE SYNDROME "PLUS"
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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. Thus, what started
as a site for parents and educators on
Tourette's Syndrome expanded to include
other conditions such as
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,
non-OCD anxiety disorders, Executive
Dysfunction, depression, Bipolar Disorder,
autism spectrum disorders including
Asperger's Disorder, 'rage attacks,'
sensory integration issues, and sleep
disorders. For every condition section of
the site, you'll also find articles and
files relating to school-related issues 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.
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INFORMATION
SECTIONS
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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 integration, and
more.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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DISCLAIMER
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I know that many parents have
questions about their children and are desperately
seeking advice or help, but I cannot respond to
email requests for professional advice or advocacy
assistance, as it wouldn't be ethical to provide
advice for someone I've never even seen. 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. Information about
the author and this site, including questions about
commercial sponsorship, can be found in
the Miscellaneous
section.
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E. Packer, PhD. except as noted.
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This page last updated August 24, 2008.
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