This story is mother’s account of her bewilderment at her son’s frightening and violent outbursts, to enlightenment , and ultimately to advocacy, as she confronts uninformed or uncaring “experts” from the medical and educational professions. It depicts the adolescent years of her son with Tourette syndrome and ADHD- includes his placement in a residential facility, successful medical management and eventual homecoming.
© 1996
Audience: Parent, Professional