Tic disorders are a neurodevelopmental condition and are involuntary movements of a muscle that can happen in any part of the body. There are a number of tic disorders, including Tourette’s.
Tics can present as either Motor tics (moving tics) and vocal tics (vocal sounds) sometimes people have both motor and vocal tics.
Tics are a neurodevelopmental condition and be common in children and young people with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Tics can come and go and can be triggered by emotional responses such as excitement or anxiety. There are a number of tic disorders including Tourette’s.
Tourette’s is a tic disorder for which there is certain diagnostic criteria:
Please visit the Tourette’s Action website for more information.
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