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First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome

By Terri Mauro, About.com

1: READ Tourette Syndrome - Now What? for straight talk from a parent of a child with TS to families of the newly diagnosed.

2: TRY this awareness exercise to give you an idea of what your child is going through. Then spend some time on the rest of the Tourette Syndrome "Plus" site for good information and inspiration.

3: BUY "Children With Tourette Syndrome: A Parent's Guide" for a good, encouraging overview of the syndrome and ideas for successful parenting strategies.

4: JOIN an online support group like TS Family Support to hook up with a large number of parents who are going through the same things you are.

5: VISIT our listing of Tourette Syndrome links for more information and ideas.

Do you have suggestions for parents of children newly diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome? Please share them in the forum.

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