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  1. Nov. 9th: the Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry published a favourable review of "Nix" is this month's issue. 2:47 PM Nov 9th from web
  2. Nov 6th: my article introducing the treatment found in "Nix" is now published in the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada's newsmagazine. 12:54 PM Nov 6th from web
  3. Sept. 24th: I've recently learned that one young reader did a book report on "Nix" for a school project - here's hoping he got an "A+" :) 4:41 AM Sep 24th from web
  4. Sept. 22nd: 'Nix' was a "huge hit" with a reader's son: "down to earth", "tell-it-like-it-is", "not too academic and not dummied down". 3:34 PM Sep 22nd from web
  5. Sept. 17th: Parents of a newly diagnosed child told me reading 'Nix' had them "giggling together" and feeling less scared about it all. Cool 4:49 AM Sep 17th from web
  6. Sept. 12th: an adult reader emailed and said 'Nix' was, "so perfectly written and is VERY funny...A job well done!!!". Nice to hear, thanks. 12:17 PM Sep 12th from web
  7. August 18th: Parentbooks in Toronto Ontario has made an inquiry about carrying "Nix" on their reputable shelves! 1:25 PM Aug 18th from web
  8. July 11th: "Nix" is reviewed in the Summer 2009 issue of "Inside TS" - the official newletter of the Tourette Syndrome Association! 10:18 AM Jul 11th from web
  9. May 6th: Caversham Booksellers in Toronto Ontario now carries "Nix Your Tics!" 4:27 AM May 6th from web
  10. April 8th: Caversham in Toronto, ON has shown an interest in selling "Nix" - probably Canada's most reputable mental health bookstore! 3:59 AM Apr 8th from web
  11. April 6th: lots of hits to the website today - have learned my documentary, "Life's A Twitch!" aired on TVO again last night. 4:39 AM Apr 6th from web
  12. April 1st: province-wide training for clinicians in the tic management methods contained within "Nix" is planned for May in London ON! 5:31 PM Apr 1st from web
  13. Feb. 26th: The Tourette Syndrome Association (TSA) has asked to review, "Nix" in their upcoming newsletter - a copy was sent this week! 7:34 PM Feb 26th from web
  14. Feb 9th: Copies of "Nix" arrived in the clinic library where I work...and have promptly been signed out :) Distributor says sales are up... 4:36 PM Feb 9th from web
  15. Jan 20: Received very nice feedback on the book from Australia! Mother says her son no longer feels so 'strange' and is sharing more now! :) 4:03 PM Jan 20th from web
  16. December 19: journal article submitted, book written & published, and many families served in 2008. Time for a much-need break. Back in '09! 10:03 AM Dec 19th, 2008 from web
  17. December 18: journal article finished!!! One last look tomorrow and I'll submit it. Woo-hoo :) 2:48 PM Dec 18th, 2008 from web
  18. December 17: polished and 'tightened' the journal article today - just need to add references now and it can be sent off! 3:24 PM Dec 17th, 2008 from web
  19. December 16: first draft of journal article complete! 3:16 PM Dec 16th, 2008 from web
  20. December 15: almost finished 'fleshing out' journal article on the experience of having TS and using tic management; a long day of writing! 2:43 PM Dec 15th, 2008 from web
  • Name Nix Your Tics!
  • Location London, Ontario, Canada
  • Web http://www.lifesa...
  • Bio Book to teach young people evidence-based ways to treat tics by "Dr. Dunc" (B. Duncan McKinlay, Ph.D., C.Psych.), a psychologist with Tourette Syndrom
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