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Tics

Tics - What is it for

Tics are involuntary, repetitive movements and vocalisations.
Individuals with multiple motor tics and vocal tics for more than 1 year have Tourette’s syndrome.
More information on Tourette’s syndrome can be found here.
Tics can wax and wane. It can get worse with stress, low mood, anxiety or insufficient sleep.
Find out how youths can manage these better at our youth well-being webpage.
For younger children, there are resources on sleep and anxiety from Department of Child Development

Tics - Symptoms

Tics - How to prevent?

Tics - Causes and Risk Factors

Tics - Diagnosis

Tics - Treatments

Most children do not require intervention for tics.
Intervention is considered when tics affect a child’s movement or speech, relationships e.g. bullying, self-esteem or family life.
Behavioural intervention is provided at psychology service for children primary school and above.
Paediatric neurologist can prescribe medication for tics when required.

Tics - Preparing for surgery

Tics - Post-surgery care

Updated on 2023-10-01T16:00:00Z

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