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.