​Recommended books on or featuring Tourette Syndrome



 

Concise and well-written introductory text to TS | Tourette Syndrome: The Facts Mary Robertson & Simon Baron-Cohen | ISBN 0-19-852398-X

Teaching the Tiger M. Dornbush The best practical reference book for educators working with students who have Tourette Syndrome, ADD, and/or OCD/OCB | ISBN 978-1878267344

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A Family’s Guide to Tourette Syndrome 2012 National Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) http://www.tsa-usa.org/news/FamilyGuide_book0612.html

Why Do You Do That? This is a book about Tourette syndrome for children and younger readers. Aimed at 8-16 year-olds, the authors describe tics and Tourette sydrome in clear language and provide a simple explanation of the biological causes of the condition.



Emily's Tic Emily and Florence Fleischman "Emily makes faces at school. She also blinks her eyes. This is because she has Tourette Syndrome. Another student begins to bully Emily because her differences. How will Emily stop the bully?" This is a book about Tourette syndrome for children and younger readers (fiction-factual)

Front of the Class Brad Cohen (non-fiction/biography) : "As a child with Tourette syndrome, Brad Cohen was ridiculed, beaten, mocked, and shunned. As a teen, he was viewed by many as purposefully misbehaving, even though he had little power over the twitches and noises he produced, especially under stress. Even today, Brad is sometimes ejected from movie theatres and restaurants. But Brad Cohen's story is not one of self-pity. His unwavering determination and fiercely positive attitude conquered the difficulties he faced in school, in college, and while job hunting. Brad never stopped striving, and after twenty four interviews, he landed his dream job: teaching grade school and nurturing all of his students as a positive, encouraging role model."

Busy Body Nick van Bloss (non-fiction/biography) The autobiography of Nick van Bloss, classical pianist and author - account of his life growing-up with TS, his education as a pianist and the difficulties he faced as an adult.

 

A Family's Quest for Rhythm: Living with Tourette, ADD, OCD and Challenging Behaviors' Kathy and Matt Giordano

"When their youngest child, Matthew, was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, ADD and OCD, Kathy and Tony Giordano tried everything they could think of to alleviate Matt’s severe symptoms and significant behavior issues. But once they discovered their son’s undeniable talent for drumming, the Giordanos began to focus on Matt’s abilities instead of only on his difficulties. In this no-holds-barred memoir, the Giordanos discuss Matt’s intense childhood symptoms and the family’s feelings of isolation and blame." (non-fiction/biography)
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What Makes You Tic? Marc Elliot (non-fiction/biography)

Passing for normal Amy Wilensky (non-fiction/biography)

An Anthropologist on Mars (Chapter: 'A Surgeon's Life') Dr Oliver Sacks (non-fiction/biography/case studies)

Making Allowances .. Personal Accounts .. Chris Mansley Editor (non-fiction/biography)

Twitch and Shout Lowell Handler (non-fiction/biography)

 

The World's Strongest Librarian Josh Hanagarne (non-fiction/biography)

Don't Think About Monkeys. Extraordinary Stories A Seligman, J Hilkevich (non-fiction/biography)

Life Interrupted James McConnell (non-fiction/biography)

Icy Sparks by Gwyn Hyman Rubio (fiction)



Michael Vey Series: for teens/young adults by Richard Paul Evans (fiction) "To everyone at Meridian High School, fourteen-year-old Michael Vey is nothing special, just the kid who has Tourette’s syndrome. But in truth, Michael is extremely special—he has electric powers. Michael thinks he is unique until he discovers that a classmate, Taylor has the same mysterious powers." 

Torn Apart (also titled 'Against Medical Advice') James Patterson (fiction based on a real life events involving a child with a very severe form of TS)

Welcome to Biscuit Land: A Year in the Life of Touretteshero Jessica Thom (non-fiction/biography)  - "The blessed Jess Thom… who chose to embrace the condition, to be open, funny, frank, intelligent and enchantingly entertaining about it… Now she has been and gone and done and written this charming, touching and valuable book." -- Stephen Fry