Will my child outgrow his tics?

Will my child outgrow his tics?

Charles Sophy (Private Practice in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) gives expert video advice on: What is "Tourette's disorder"?; What are the most common treatments for a child with a tic disorder? and more...

Children can outgrow their tics again, based on the severity of the tic and the triggering process if it. If it's an anxiety based behavior, addressing that anxiety and developing appropriately may take care of the tic all on its own. Medication may be needed at certain times when a child will tic, whether that's in an anxiety type of situation, speaking or behaving in front of other people or having to perform. Otherwise, they may not need their medication. It all depends on the severity of the tic case, the child and the family.