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Websites

National Organizations

National Tourette Syndrome Association
The National Tourette Syndrome Association Website contains a comprehensive list of resources on TS.

Tourette Syndrome "Plus"
A Website developed by Dr. Leslie Packer, a psychologist and advocate for children with TS, that includes information on treatment, classroom tips, and conducting peer evaluation programs.

National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (part of the National Institutes of Health) Website includes a listing of resources on TS.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (part of the National Institutes of Health) Website provides general information on TS, as well as current research and clinical trials.

Advocacy Organizations

Tourette Syndrome Association-Rocky Mountain Region
A chapter of the National Tourette Syndrome Association representing Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, Montana. The Website provides resources and support for the region.

Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
A chapter of the National Tourette Syndrome Association representing Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. The Website provides resources and support for the region.

Books

Buehren, A. (1990). Hi, I’m Adam: A Child’s Book About Tourette Syndrome. Duarte, California: Hope Press.
A child’s story about living with TS.

Byalick, M. Quit It. (2002). New York, New York: Delacorte Press.
A story about a seventh grade student, Carrie, and her experiences with Tourette Syndrome in Middle School.

Comings, D. E. (1990). Tourette Syndrome and Human Behavior. Duarte, California: Hope Press.
This book contains sections on genetics, behavior, cause, treatment, and conclusions about TS.

Dornbush, M. P. and Pruitt, S. K. (1995). Teaching the Tiger: A Handbook for Individuals Involved in the Education of Students with Attention Deficit Disorders, Tourette Syndrome, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Duarte, California: Hope Press.
A comprehensive guide on how to work with children with these conditions.

Fowler, R. (1995). The Unwelcome Companion: An Insider’s View of Tourette Syndrome. Cashiers, North Carolina: Silver Run Publications.
A first-person narrative about what it is like to live with TS.

Leckman, J. F. & Cohen, D. J. (2001). Tourette's Syndrome-Tics, Obsessions, Compulsions: Developmental Psychopathology and Clinical Care. John Wiley & Sons.
Academic-style essays on TS clinical work.

Robertson, M. and Baron-Cohen, S. (1998). Tourette Syndrome: The Facts. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press.
A very easy-to-read book covering all aspects of TS.

Sacks, O. (1995). “A Surgeon’s Life” in An Anthropologist on Mars. New York: Vintage Books.
This essay tells the story of a successful surgeon with TS.

Seligman, A. W. and Hilkevich, J. (1992). Don’t Think About Monkeys. Extraordinary Stories Written by People with Tourette Syndrome. Duarte, California: Hope Press.
A collection of stories written by people living with TS.

Shimberg, E. (1995). Living with Tourette Syndrome. New York: Simon & Schuster.
A practical guide about diagnosing, treating, and dealing with TS at home, school, and work.