A Family's Guide to TOURETTE SYNDROME

Book Published by TSA

The Tourette Syndrome Association is pleased to announce the publication of our first book — A Family’s Guide to Tourette Syndrome. The book is the latest addition to our catalog of print publications and audiovisual materials on TS. The book provides authoritative and up-to-date information covering a wide range of medical, scientific and other important topics related to TS.

Several chapters are dedicated to describing the clinical features, cause(s) of TS, changes occurring in the brain, and psychosocial aspects of the disorder. It also contains a chapter dedicated to examining the discovery and history of TS, as well as descriptions of various areas of present and future research. The book concludes with a compendium of answers to the 50 most frequently asked questions that TSA has received from its membership over the 40 years of our history.

A Family’s Guide to Tourette Syndrome was edited and written by 20 of the world’s leading doctors, scientists and others who have made great contributions to our understanding of the disorder, and the ability to manage the condition. The book is written in a non-scientific/non-technical manner for people affected by TS, family members, care providers, etc. A Family’s Guide to Tourette Syndrome is a source of accurate information on TS appropriate for schools, colleges, libraries, medical centers, and other organizations.

The softcover edition of the book is available for purchase - Publication #C-400M (TSA Member's price $9.99), #C-400VM(12 or more copies-TSA Member's price $7.99 each), #C400NM (Non-Members price: $13.99), and #C400VNM(12 or more copies-TSA Non-Members price $9.99 each), or by downloading/printing the Order Form and mailing or faxing to us, or by calling our Publications department at 718-224-2999, Ext.231.