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Eye blinking, throat clearing, head movements: some children with ADHD also have tics. This association is well known. Here is what you need to know about tics, their link with ADHD and how to respond. Understanding tics helps you react with calm and kindness.
A tic is a sudden, quick and repetitive movement or sound, which is difficult to control. It may be motor, such as eye blinking, or vocal, such as throat clearing. Tics can vary over time.
To find out more, read our article What is ADHD.
Many children have temporary tics, which disappear within a few months. They are often harmless. They do not always require treatment.
We cover this point in ADHD: when to be concerned.
Tics, and in particular Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, are often associated with ADHD. Many children who have Gilles de la Tourette syndrome also have ADHD. This association is well known to professionals.
This topic is covered in our page ADHD and dys disorders.
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Stress, tiredness, excitement and the attention paid to tics can increase them. Reducing stress often helps to lessen them.
You will find more details in the article ADHD and tiredness.
Avoid making comments about tics or asking the child to stop them: this often increases stress and tics. A kind, understanding look helps the child.
Our article ADHD and self-esteem complements this advice.
If your child has tics and treatment for ADHD, tell the doctor, who will assess the situation and adjust if needed. Never change the treatment without medical advice.
To go further, see Medication for ADHD: parents’ questions.
If tics are numerous, long-lasting, troublesome or a source of teasing, speak to the doctor. A paediatric neurologist may be consulted. The doctor can refer you if needed.
The article Paediatric neurologist and ADHD discusses this question in detail.
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They are often associated, notably Gilles de la Tourette syndrome. Tics are often temporary.
No, this often increases stress and tics. They are often associated with ADHD.
If tics are numerous, long-lasting or troublesome. Do not make comments.
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