If you’re looking for information about recent-onset tics or tic disorders, we’re here to help.
Tics are repetitive, involuntary sounds or movements like eye blinking, facial grimacing, shoulder shrugging, sniffing or making small noises.
Learn more about our current study of Recent-onset tic disorders.
A brief introduction to Tourette Syndrome
Definition
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by repetitive movements (motor tics) and sounds (vocal tics). TS is generally… [learn more]
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Childhood Tics May Persist Longer Than Previously Expected
Dr. Kevin Black was recently featured in the news to discuss efforts in research of tics and tourette syndrome.
Treating tics: an overview
What can I do for my child with tics? A mother of a child with tics emailed me to ask about treatment options, including information about medical cannabis and a dental device that some tic patients have tried. Here are my current "big picture" thoughts about this question. The first question is whether s/he needs […]
Results from chapter grants survey, 10/2018
The results are in! We collected 33 votes (see "Oops" below to check whether your vote counted). We will use this information to guide our application to TAA. Stay tuned by connecting with the chapter or following the WashU Tics page on Facebook or @NewTics on Twitter. Background The Tourette Association of America (TAA), in partnership with the […]