Tics are compulsive, repetitive sounds or movements that a person can't control.
The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5-TR) is what professionals consult to diagnose tic disorders.
1. Persistent motor or vocal tic disorder
2. Provisional tic disorder
3. Tourette Syndrome *diagnosed when a person has 2 or more motor tics that began before the age of 18.
Pat O'Leary, a software developer for Microsoft, shares five tips for employers to aid employees with Tourette Syndrome in the workplace.
Please join Katie Kompoliti, MD, Scott Loeff and Alexa Katz as they discuss the methods to help you find ways to succeed as an adult with Tourette in the workplace.
Accommodations in the Workplace: John Herrion, Director of Disability Rights for the NYS Division of Human Rights, reviews the disability rights of someone with Tourette Syndrome, specifically in the workplace setting.
Managing Tic and Habit Disorders by
A pioneering guide for the management of tics and habit disorders, Managing Tic and Habit Disorders: A Cognitive Psychophysiological Approach with Acceptance Strategies is a complete client and therapist program for dealing with tics and habit disorders. Groundbreaking and evidence-based, it considers tics and habit disorders as part of the same spectrum and focuses on the personal processes that are activated prior to a tic and habit rather than the tic or habit itself. By drawing on acceptance and mindfulness strategies to achieve mental and physical flexibility in preparing action, individuals can release unnecessary tension, expend less effort and ultimately establish control over their tic or habit. The authors explain how to identify the contexts of thoughts, feelings and activities that precede tic or habit onset, understand how self-talk and language can trigger tic onset, and move beyond unhelpful ways of dealing with emotions - particularly in taking thoughts about emotions literally. They also explore how individuals can plan action more smoothly by drawing on existing skills and strengths, and overcome shame by becoming less self-critical and more self-compassionate. They conclude with material on maintaining gains, developing new goals, and creating a more confident and controlled lifestyle. Managing Tic and Habit Disorders is a thoughtful and timely guide for those suffering from this sometimes all-consuming disorder, and the professionals who set out to help them.
My Nonidentical Twin by
Hey guys, you might know me already from one of my social media channels where I talk about the highs and lows of living with Tourette's Syndrome. I've loved sharing those times with you and - as there are lots of things I can't fit into a 60 second video - I've decided to write a book! It's the full story of how I came to be diagnosed and how having Tourette's has changed my life. Writing it has given me an opportunity to talk about things I haven't felt ready to share before - for some reason it's easier to put down private things in written words than in a video! I talk about the many other illnesses I've been through and the dreams that it's affected - about my school days, relationships and my very lowest points - but I also talk about what I've managed to achieve in spite of all the obstacles. I hope it'll make you laugh and make you think, and empower you to realise that no matter what you're facing in life, there are always ways to deal with the challenges. It's also so important to me that people understand what life is like with a disability, so we can be compassionate towards each other. I've bared my soul in this book to hopefully help others to do this. I'm so excited (and just a little bit nervous) for you to read it!
Tic Disorders by
Presenting everything parents and professionals need to know about tic disorders, this essential guide provides up-to-date information on the condition, diagnosis, its management, and how to support a child with a tic disorder. Written in clear, accessible language, it also covers common co-occurring conditions and difficulties.
Tourette Syndrome by
In this book, the mainstream approach to Tourette syndrome is uprooted by reports from the tic community itself. The reader is shown the startling truth that answers to tics may be hiding in plain sight.
The incidence of tic disorders has spiked over the past 20 years, with estimates that 1 in 100 now have Tourette syndrome-a condition that used to be rare. One cause of this increase? Dietary, allergic, and toxic triggers-an area ignored by researchers in this field. Ever since seeing her own child healed of Tourette syndrome more than 25 years ago, Sheila Rogers DeMare has dedicated herself to collecting and investigating worldwide reports of tic triggers
The World's Strongest Librarian by
The story of how a Mormon kid with Tourette syndrome found salvation in books and weight-lifting. Josh Hanagarne was born to Mormon parents in rural Utah. Large for his age, Josh was playing the role of Tree in a school play when he suddenly started twitching uncontrollably. Turns out the tree had Tourette syndrome. By the time Josh turned twenty, his tics were too drastic to ignore. Desperate for liberation, Josh tried all possible treatments, but the results were dismal. It turned out to be weight lifting that provided the most lasting relief, as Josh learned to "throttle" his tics into submission in the weight room. At an imposing 6'7" and literally incapable of sitting still, Josh is not your average librarian.
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