Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had

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Synopsis
As a child with Tourette syndrome, Brad Cohen was ridiculed, beaten, mocked, and shunned. Children, teachers, and even family members found it difficult to be around him. 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 theaters 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.
Copyright:
2008

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
250 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780312571399
Publisher:
St. Martin's Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Bradley Richard Cohen, Felicia Wysocky
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Biographies and Memoirs, Medicine
Submitted By:
Hadley School Volunteering
Proofread By:
Tomoko Miles
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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