Table of Contents

About This Book.

About the Author.

Foreword.

Preface.

Introduction.

Section 1: Basic Information About TS, OCD, and Associated Disorders.

• 1.1. What Is Tourette Syndrome (TS)?
• 1.2. Manifestations of Motor Tics.
• 1.3. Manifestations of Vocal Tics.
• 1.4. Waxing and Waning of Symptoms.
• 1.5. Suppression of Symptoms.
• 1.6. Other Related Tic Disorders.
• 1.7. Medical Treatment of TS.
• 1.8. Associated Disorders.
• 1.9. What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
• 1.10. Dysgraphia.
• 1.11. Executive Dysfunction.
• 1.12. Depression.
• 1.13. Sleep Disorders.
• 1.14. Sensory Processing.
• 1.15. Learning Disabilities.
• 1.16. Auditory Processing Difficulties.
• 1.17. Social Skills Deficits.
• 1.18. Behavioral Issues.
• 1.19. What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
• 1.20. Manifestations of OCD.
• 1.21. Medical Treatments for OCD.
• 1.22. Behavioral Interventions for OCD.

Section 2: Understanding the Impact of TS and OCD.

• 2.1. Why It Can Be Difficult to Recognize TS and OCD.
• 2.2. The Impact of TS and OCD on the Family.
• 2.3. The Impact of TS on School Performance.
• 2.4. The Impact of OCD on School Performance.
• 2.5. Tips for Accentuating the Positive.
• 2.6. Tips for Ensuring Success at School.

Section 3: Checklists for Parents.

• 3.1. What Parents Can Do at Home and at School to Support Children with TS and OCD.
• 3.2. Preventing Meltdowns and Other Behaviors Through Positive Behavioral Management and Supports.
• 3.3. Accommodations, Tips, and Environmental Changes.
• 3.4. Managing Homework.
• 3.5. Suggestions for School Breaks, Rainy Weekends, and Summer Vacation.
• 3.6. School Issues.
• 3.7. Synopsis of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• 3.8. Tips for Being an Effective Advocate.
• 3.9. Sample Letter for Requesting an IEP

Section 4: Checklist for Teachers.

• 4.1. Top Ten Things Teachers Need to Know About Tourette Syndrome.
• 4.2. Tips for Working with Students with TS and OCD in the Classroom.
• 4.3. Tips for Training Staff on Working with Students with TS and OCD.
• 4.4. Tips for Educating Peers About TS and OCD.
• 4.5. A Peer in-Service Model.
• 4.6. Strategies for Dealing with Motor and Vocal Tics in the Classroom.
• 4.7. Accommodating Motor Tics.
• 4.8. Dealing with Vocal Tics.
• 4.9. Accommodating Vocal Tics.
• 4.10. Attitude Is Everything.
• 4.11. Classroom Observation Form.
• 4.12. Tips for Addressing Challenging Behaviors.
• 4.13. Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavior Intervention Plan for Students with TS, OCD, and ADHD.
• 4.14. Accommodations for Associated Disorders.

Section 5: Other Helpful Checklists for Parents and Teachers.

• 5.1. Educational Rights of Students with TS and OCD.
• 5.2. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• 5.3. What Is a 504 Accommodation Plan?
• 5.4. Requesting Services.
• 5.5. Sample Physician's Letter.
• 5.6. How to Proceed If You Disagree with the School's Evaluation.
• 5.7. Being a Role Model for Children with TS and OCD—and for Their Peers.
• 5.8. Relaxation Techniques.
• 5.9. School Placement.
• 5.10. Sources of Help and Support.
• 5.11. Recommended Organizations, Web Sites, Books, Videos, Articles, and Brochures.

Appendix: Real-Life Scenarios.

• Motor and Vocal Tics.
• Tap, Tap, Tap.
• “I Have a Chicken in My Pants”.
• PB and J.
• The Dreaded Cursing.
• Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes.
• Where Should Jeannie Sit?
• No Applause Necessary.
• Self-Abusive Tics.
• OCD and Anxiety.
• The Clipboard Chronicle.
• Dairy Dilemma.
• Locker Phobia.
• Toeing the Line.
• Why Theresa Feels Trapped.
• Can You Hear Me Now?
• What If I Choke?
• “But You Promised Chicken”.
• Kids Don't Tell.
• To the Point.
• Thank God for Purell.
• Scantron Saga.
• Dysgraphia.
• When Writing Hurts.
• Photo Op.
• To See or Not to See.
• Behavior Plans.
• Hash Browns, French Fries, or Tater Tots: Any Kind of Potatoes Will Do.
• The X Box Does It.
• Miscellaneous.
• I Like Ben Better.
• Executive Dysfunction.
• A Shoe Will Do.
• Circling the Wagons.

Index.