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Additional resources for Tourette Syndrome
Tourettes Action UK
Tourettes Action UK support and research charity for people with TS and their families
You can contact Tourettes Action through this form.
Email: help@tourettes-action.org.uk
Books
The following book contains lots of helpful suggestions:
- Frankel, F. (2010). Friends forever: how parents can help their kids make and keep good friends. Jossey Bass Publishers. ISBN 0 470 624 507
- The Tourettes Survival Kit: Tools for Young Adults with Tics by Tara Murphy and Damon Millar.
- Nix Your Tics!: Eliminate Unwanted Tic Symptoms: A How-To Guide for Young People 2022
- Tics - Therapist Manual & Workbook for Children by Cara Verdellen 2016
- Managing Tourette Syndrome Parent Workbook: A Behavioral Intervention (Treatments That Work) by Douglas W. Woods
- Tic Disorders: a guide for parents and professionals by Uttom Chowdhury and Tara Murphy. 2016, JKP.
SEN support
It identifies educational, health, and social needs, and outlines the additional support needed. To apply for an assessment, you should speak with your Local Education Authority (LEA) or healthcare professional. It is important to note, however, that not all assessments result in the development of an EHCP.