The Tourettes Survival Kit: Tools For Young Adults With Tics

Struggling to manage your tics in the classroom? Worried about your tics in a job interview or on a first date? This survival kit will give you the tools to survive and thrive in every location - at home, school, work or out with friends.

Presenting everyday situations, from schools and exams through to driving and dates, this guide provides simple solutions to common problems and concerns. Dr Tara gives her top tips for managing tics, alongside behavioural therapy techniques for stress management and strategies for coping with commonly co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, OCD and anxiety.

A valuable resource for teenagers and young adults with Tourettes syndrome or other tic disorders, as well as their parents, carers, teachers and health professionals.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part 1. The Situations.

1.1. Managing Tics and School/University.

1.2. Getting and Working a Job.

1.3. Living with Tics at Home.

1.4. Coping With Tics When You Start Work.

1.5. First Dates and Beyond with Tics.

1.6. Driving and Other Important Tasks.

Part 2. The Tools.

2.1. What is Tourette Syndrome?

2.2. Living with Tourettes.

2.3. Treatments.

2.4. Ending. Acknowledgements.

Part 3. The Briefings: For Other People.

3.1 Parents.

3.2 Family Members.

3.3 Friends.

3.4 Girlfriends/Boyfriends.

3.5 Teachers/Lecturers.

3.6 Employers.

3.7 Officials