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ADHD, Tics & Me!

A Story to Explain ADHD and Tic Disorders/Tourette Syndrome

Susan Ozer Inyang Takon Sophie Kennedy

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English
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
21 January 2022
Meet Jamie, a young boy with ADHD and a tic disorder called Tourette Syndrome. He's not being fidgety or naughty - he really can't help it! Jamie explains how he was diagnosed and what having tics and ADHD is like for him. He also shares how he has learnt to relieve his ADHD symptoms, minimise his tics, and how friends and adults can help at home and school.

This illustrated book comes in two parts - one with interactive activities and heaps of useful information about having both ADHD and tics. Jamie explains how it can be really tricky to tell whether your fidgeting comes from having ADHD, tics, or both! The second part tells the story of how Jamie's Grandfather encouraged him to learn more about his tics. Jamie and his friends who attend the after-school tic club learn about each other by sharing their experiences of ADHD and tics at home and at school.

This book is ideal for children aged 7+ as well as friends, teachers and professionals working with children with ADHD and tic disorders, and a great starting point for family and classroom discussions too!

By:   ,
Illustrated by:   Sophie Kennedy
Imprint:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 228mm,  Width: 150mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   100g
ISBN:   9781787758919
ISBN 10:   1787758915
Pages:   64
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 11 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  Children/juvenile ,  College/higher education ,  ELT Advanced ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Part I: Explanation of how children with ADHD are affected by Tic disorders/Tourette syndrome Part II: The 'Upside Down Rainbow' story

Susan Ozer (née Yarney) is a Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician, specialising in ADHD, and works for the National Health Service. She provides strategic leadership for ADHD in her organization, which supports 1200 children with ADHD. She has sat on ADHD advisory groups and is a frequent speaker and writer on ADHD topics. She lives in Cambridgeshire, UK. Dr Inyang Takon is a Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician in the NHS and Independent Practice. She has extensive clinical and academic experience in the management of children with Tics and Tourette syndrome and ADHD. She is a leading clinician in the field of ADHD and has been involved in the development of local pathways, quality improvement initiatives and research in the field of ADHD. She practices in Hertfordshire, UK.

Reviews for ADHD, Tics & Me!: A Story to Explain ADHD and Tic Disorders/Tourette Syndrome

ADHD, Tics & Me! is a must-get book for children, parents and teachers. It follows the story of Jamie who clearly explains how tics affect his day-to-day life. The book is written in language that children can relate to. It encourages young people to think about their own lives and experiences and offers suggestions how adults can help. -- Soli Lazarus, ADHD consultant and author of ADHD Is Our Superpower ADHD, Tics & Me! is a very accessible book that will appeal to young children who have been recently diagnosed with ADHD or Tourette Syndrome. The authors have done well by normalizing some of the subtleties of the conditions. I particularly like the fact that there is a focus on personality, interests, and hobbies which empowers the reader to see that they are much more than a label for medical symptoms. The book will help with improving knowledge but more importantly help with self-esteem issues which is often neglected in books on the subject. -- Professor Uttom Chowdhury, University of Bedfordshire


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