CME Sponsor: 

National Association for Continuing Education (NACE)


Course Directors/Instructors:
Douglas W. Woods, John C. Piacentini, and John T. Walkup
Foreword by Peter Hollenbeck

Cost:
Material Includes Test Only $69

Number of Credits: 8 hours CE

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Detailed Description:

Grounded in a comprehensive model of Tourette syndrome (TS) and related disorders, this state-of-the-art volume provides a multidisciplinary framework for assessment and treatment. Leading authorities present the latest knowledge on the neurobehavioral underpinnings of TS, its clinical presentation, and how to distinguish it from frequently encountered co-occurring disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Strategies for managing symptoms and providing effective support to children and families are thoroughly detailed, with an emphasis on integrating medication and psychosocial therapies. Several chapters also address clinical work with adults with TS. User friendly and practical, the book includes three reproducible assessment tools.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the neurological and behavioral characteristics of Tourette Syndrome
  • Discuss strategies for medical management of Tourette Syndrome and co-occurring conditions
  • Discuss strategies for psychosocial management of behaviors associated with Tourette Syndrome and co-occurring conditions
  • Describe disruptive behavior problems that may co-occur with Tourette Syndrome
  • Identify approaches for helping families manage tics and co- occurring difficulties in the family, at school, and in social and occupational settings