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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. 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.
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NEW FOR 2009!
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Looking for a convenient guide to helpful accommodations for students with a variety of disorders? I have a new book out for educators and parents:
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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 |
For years, site visitors have been asking me to compile all of the great tips files on this site into one convenient resource. Now you've got it. The book is designed to provide lots of practical ideas to incorporate in a student's plan if the student has Tourette's Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, non-OCD anxiety disorders, Executive Dysfunction, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and/or Asperger's Disorder. Other checklists provide accommodations for handwriting, testing, sleep problems, medication side effects, and the all-too-common homework problems. The checklists can be reproduced so that you can take them to meetings to share with other team members. An additional checklist for school personnel provides ideas for making the classroom work for more students. The guide should be available in May 2009 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. Bulk discounts are available from the publisher.
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SITE 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 issues, 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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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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Tourette
Syndrome "Plus" © Copyright 1998 - 2009 Leslie
E. Packer, PhD. except as noted.
All rights reserved Original materials on this site may not be reproduced on any other web site or in any compilation without the express written permission of the author.
This page last updated May 1, 2009.
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