Tourette syndrome (TS) is a condition of the nervous system. TS causes people to have “tics”. Tics are sudden twitches, movements, or sounds that people do repeatedly. People who have …

Once you have generated this list of all tics, you will need to get an idea of what each tic looks like, what the antecedents and consequences are, where they occur the most, and how much …

The tic hierarchy is based on the client’s view point due to it being a self-management intervention. It is important to have the client motivated and identify the tic that is most …

This is a summary of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) practice guideline, “The Treatment of Tics in People with Tourette Syndrome and Chronic Tic Disorders,” which was …

Description of Motor Tic Symptoms. Motor tics usually begin in childhood and are characterized by sudden jerks or movements, such as forceful eye blinking or a rapid head jerk to one side …

Tic attacks are severe bouts of uncontrollable movements that may occur in individuals with Tourette syndrome or chronic tic disorders. The attacks are typically made up of the …

How are tics and Tourette’s treated? The best treatments for tic disorders are a form of therapy called habit reversal training (HRT) and a newer extension of HRT called comprehensive …