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Every parent remembers the first moment they notice a movement or sound their child cannot seem to control-and the quiet worry that follows. Tics often appear suddenly, shift without warning, and leave families unsure of what they're seeing or how to help. Many parents feel confused by conflicting advice, overwhelmed by online information, or anxious that they might be missing something serious. Teachers and caregivers often want to support the child, but they don't know where to begin. For children, the experience can be confusing, embarrassing, and isolating if adults do not understand what is happening. This book was written to replace fear with clarity. Understanding and Managing Tics and Tourette Syndrome in Children is a compassionate, clinically grounded guide crafted by specialists who work every day with children living with tic disorders and Tourette Syndrome. It brings together the essential knowledge parents need, the clear strategies teachers can apply, and the practical support caregivers rely on to help a child grow with confidence. With a reassuring tone and evidence-based approach, Marek Radley explains what tics really are, why they fluctuate, which triggers matter, how the brain is involved, what to expect during adolescence, and how to navigate therapy, school accommodations, and treatment options. Every chapter is written with the goal of giving you direction rather than vague advice. Inside this book, you will learn how to: ✨ Recognize and understand tic patterns so you can distinguish typical fluctuations from symptoms that need attention ✨ Identify emotional, physical, social, and environmental triggers that make tics better or worse ✨ Support your child at home with routines, sensory strategies, sleep guidance, and stress reduction methods ✨ Collaborate with teachers and schools to create a compassionate, effective learning environment ✨ Navigate assessments and diagnosis with the confidence of knowing what clinicians look for and why ✨ Use CBIT and behavioral strategies to help your child manage urges in a practical, empowering way ✨ Understand medication options clearly-what they do, when they help, and what to expect ✨ Strengthen your child's emotional resilience, self-esteem, and social confidence ✨ Prepare for adolescence, when identity, independence, and peer relationships begin to shift ✨ Build a family culture of acceptance and stability that protects mental health and encourages growth Each chapter offers structured, practical guidance based on real clinical experience. You'll find sample scripts for teachers and relatives, tic-tracking tools, rating scales, and questions for clinicians-everything you need to support your child without guesswork. If you want to help your child feel safe, confident, understood, and equipped to thrive, this book will guide you every step of the way.

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