Tourette's Syndrome -- Tics, Obsessions, Compulsions: Developmental Psychopathology and Clinical Care / Edition 2

by James F. Leckman, Donald J. Cohen

Overview

A revised and concise guide to the latest thoughts and findings on Tourette's Syndrome

Edited by two of the leading international authorities on Tourette's Syndrome and tic-related, obsessive-compulsive disorders, Tourette's Syndrome is the most up-to-date edited reference covering this neuropsychiatric disorder and related disorders from a variety of perspectives. Featuring contributors from the world-renowned Yale Child Study Center, this volume introduces a groundbreaking developmental framework for understanding Tourette's-defined by persistent motor and vocal tics and frequently associated with obsessions, compulsions, and attentional difficulties-and maps out the diagnosis, genetics, manifestations, and treatment.

Reflecting more than 25 years of research, this comprehensive resource describes the major categories of disorders (TS, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities) as well as the strengths and adaptation of individuals with Tourette's. A broad, detailed discussion of pathogenesis is provided, including epidemiological studies and environmental risk and protective factors. The book also highlights the necessary partnerships between children, families, and clinicians in the struggle to achieve wished-for outcomes.

Enriched by the knowledge of specialists at the forefront of genetics, psychology, neuropsychology, pharmacology, neurochemistry, and epidemiology, among other fields, Tourette's Syndrome gives clinicians valuable insight into the minds of and proper care for individuals battling this and related disorders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471160373
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	11/09/1998
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	600
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 6.40(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

JAMES F. LECKMAN, MD, is Neison Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the Yale Child Study Center.

DONALD J. COHEN, MD, is founder of the renowned clinical and scientific research programs for Tourette's Syndrome at the Yale Child Study Center. He is well known for his clinical expertise and breadth of understanding. Dr. Cohen has served as the Director of the Child Study Center since 1983.

Table of Contents

INDIVIDUALS, SYMPTOMS, AND DIAGNOSES.

Tics and Tic Disorders (J. Leckman, et al.).

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression (R. King, et al.).

Phenomenology and Natural History of Tic-Related ADHD and Learning Disabilities (J. Walkup, et al.).

Neuropsychological Findings (R. Schultz, et al.).

Peer Acceptance and Adaptive Functioning (E. Dykens, et al.).

Differential Diagnosis (K. Towbin, et al.).

Beyond the Diagnosis-Darwinian Perspectives on Pathways to Successful Adaptation (J. Leckman & D. Cohen).

CAUSES AND DETERMINANTS.

Evolving Models of Pathogenesis (J. Leckman & D. Cohen).

Epidemiological Studies (A. Zohar, et al.).

Genetic Vulnerability (D. Pauls, et al.).

Environmental Risk and Protective Factors (B. Peterson, et al.).

Neuroanatomical Circuitry (B. Peterson, et al.).

Neurochemical and Neuropeptide Systems (G. Anderson, et al.).

PARTNERSHIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST OF TOURETTE'S.

Yale Approach to Assessment and Treatment (J. Leckman, et al.).

Selection and Use of Diagnostic and Clinical Rating Instruments (L. Scahill, et al.).

Comprehensive Psychological and Educational Assessments (A. Carter, et al.).

Psychosocial and Behavioral Treatments (R. King, et al.).

Recommendations for Teachers (A. Carter, et al.).

Pharmacological and Other Somatic Approaches to Treatment (L. Carpenter, et al.).

Role of Voluntary Organizations in Clinical Care, Research, and Public Policy (K. Taubert).

Appendices.

References.

Indexes.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Michael Schrift, DO (University of Washington School of Medicine)
Description: This is a comprehensive book covering the developmental psychopathology and clinical care of individuals and families suffering from Tourette's syndrome. Written and edited by clinician-researchers in childhood neuropsychiatric disorders, this is a valuable contribution to the field.
Purpose: The purpose, according to the editors, is to review what has been learned so far in the study of Tourette's syndrome and to suggest many important questions that remain unanswered. The editors feel this is a work in progress. In an attempt to achieve this goal, the editors have organized a review of the work from the Yale Child Study Center as well as data from investigators throughout the world. The editors and contributors have achieved this goal.
Audience: The intended audience, although not specifically stated by the editors, is essentially any individual who works in this area or has an interest in Tourette's syndrome as well as other childhood neuropsychiatric disorders. This audience includes psychologists, graduate students in psychology, neuropsychologists, child psychiatrists, general adult psychiatrists, neuropsychiatrists, neurologists, neuropsychopharmacologists, neurophysiologists, and molecular biologists.
Features: The book is divided into 21 chapters, including two appendixes, a reference section, and an index. The chapters are organized into three sections. The first section focuses on the signs and symptoms of Tourette's syndrome including obsessive-compulsive behaviors, tics, neuropsychological correlates, peer acceptance and adaptation, and differential diagnosis. Section two reviews pathogenic models and their epidemiology, genetics, and environmental factors, and includes extremely interesting chapters on neural circuits and neurochemical systems. Section three, which is the most clinically useful, contains chapters on the Yale approach to assessment and treatment, psychosocial and behavioral strategies, recommendations for teachers, and pharmacotherapies. The appendixes contain the clinically useful Yale Child Study Center's symptom questionnaire and schedule for risk and protective factors. The book ends with an up-to-date reference section and helpful author and subject indexes.
Assessment: This is a valuable book in the assessment and treatment of individuals with Tourette's syndrome. Any clinician who treats patients with this illness should read this book.

Doody's Review Service

3 Stars from Doody

This is a comprehensive book covering the developmental psychopathology and clinical care of individuals and families suffering from Tourette's syndrome. Written and edited by clinician-researchers in childhood neuropsychiatric disorders, this is a valuable contribution to the field. The purpose, according to the editors, is to review what has been learned so far in the study of Tourette's syndrome and to suggest many important questions that remain unanswered. The editors feel this is a work in progress. In an attempt to achieve this goal, the editors have organized a review of the work from the Yale Child Study Center as well as data from investigators throughout the world. The editors and contributors have achieved this goal. The intended audience, although not specifically stated by the editors, is essentially any individual who works in this area or has an interest in Tourette's syndrome as well as other childhood neuropsychiatric disorders. This audience includes psychologists, graduate students in psychology, neuropsychologists, child psychiatrists, general adult psychiatrists, neuropsychiatrists, neurologists, neuropsychopharmacologists, neurophysiologists, and molecular biologists. The book is divided into 21 chapters, including two appendixes, a reference section, and an index. The chapters are organized into three sections. The first section focuses on the signs and symptoms of Tourette's syndrome including obsessive-compulsive behaviors, tics, neuropsychological correlates, peer acceptance and adaptation, and differential diagnosis. Section two reviews pathogenic models and their epidemiology, genetics, and environmental factors, and includes extremely interestingchapters on neural circuits and neurochemical systems. Section three, which is the most clinically useful, contains chapters on the Yale approach to assessment and treatment, psychosocial and behavioral strategies, recommendations for teachers, and pharmacotherapies. The appendixes contain the clinically useful Yale Child Study Center's symptom questionnaire and schedule for risk and protective factors. The book ends with an up-to-date reference section and helpful author and subject indexes. This is a valuable book in the assessment and treatment of individuals with Tourette's syndrome. Any clinician who treats patients with this illness should read this book.

Michael J. Schrift

...an excellent guide...

Ageing & Society

This outstanding book is a model of comprehensive care for clinicians.

New England Journal of Medicine

Contains 21 contributions comprising the work of researchers associated with the Yale Child Study Center, which has been at the forefront of research on Tourette's syndrome and associated disorders. Contributions are divided into three sections. The first addresses clinical symptoms, the major categories of disorders (Tourette's, obsessive-compulsive, attention deficit hyperactivity, and learning disability disorders), and strengths and adaptations of individuals with Tourette's. The second section discusses pathogenesis, including studies in epidemiology, genetics, epigenetic factors, neuroanatomy, and neurochemistry. The third section covers assessment and treatment. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

"...strongly recommended ...  The book is a must, for anyone , with a special interst in any aspect of TS...." (Infant & Child Development, June 2003)

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