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Living With Tourette Syndrome

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Miles from NY is mistaken when he says the author has 3 kids w/ TS, but doesn't have it herself. She does and mentions that in the beginning of the book. Because of her experience in having TS and then having children with it, she is helpful to walk readers through what to expect and how to head off problems before they exist. She also has a great deal of info for adults with TS...to tell or not tell at job interviews, socializing, and even living situations. A caring and careful job of communication on the issues facing those with TS or TS in their families.

There are many helpful items in this book. But my one complaint is it is written by the mother of touretters. She is not a sufferer herself. Shimberg strays from the subject all too often and much of the book reads like a parent's manual for rearing any type of child. I am glad I read this book as a sufferer of tourrette syndrome but one must be aware that it is geared toward parents and teachers, not adults living with tourette syndrome.

Mrs. Shimberg's candor and very readable style make you feel like you're not alone (and you're not!). A very wonderful treatment of a malady that is another aspect of the "human condition." Relax with this book and learn how to "flow with the go."

This is a must read for people trying to understand Tourette's. It is an easy to read and understand book for people with little knowledge of the syndrome. The author shares her personal experience as well as facts about meds, treatment, symptoms, misdiagnosis, and learning to live with it.
Very informative. A lot is packed into this one book.
Highly recommended for people that either have TS or have a family member with it.

This book was a lifesaver for me since my son was recently diagnosed with Tourettes. I bought several books, and this one is my absolute favorite & I highly recommend it!

i plan to become a special ed teacher to work with tourettes kids and other this was a very infortive book. i liked thAT THE AUTHOR HAD EXPIERNCE WITith tourette and was not just someone that had reasearch it and then wrote a book.