Tics & Tourette Syndrome / Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)

What Are Tics and Tourette Syndrome?

Tics are sudden, rapid, and recurrent movements or vocalizations that can feel difficult—or even impossible—to control. These behaviors are not intentional and often occur alongside a strong internal urge or buildup of tension.

Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental condition involving:

- Multiple motor tics (movement-based), and
- At least one vocal tic (sound-based)

lasting for over one year.

Tics commonly wax and wane, meaning they increase and decrease over time, and are often more noticeable during stress, fatigue, or heightened emotional states.

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Common Symptoms of Tics

Motor Tics:

Eye blinking or rolling

Facial Grimacing

Shoulder Shrugging

Head or neck movements

Repetitive touching or tapping

Vocal Tics:

Throat clearing

Sniffing or coughing sounds

Grunting or humming

Repeating words or phrases

In rare cases, individuals may experience coprolalia (involuntary use of inappropriate words), though this is not common.

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Evidence-Based Treatment for Tics

CBIT (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics):

- Awareness training
- Competing response training
- Environmental modifications

ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention):

- Builds tolerance for urges
- Reduces avoidance
- Addresses overlapping OCD/anxiety

When Should You Seek Treatment?

- Interference with daily life
- Physical discomfort
- Social/emotional distress
- Co-occurring conditions

Specialized Treatment in The Woodlands

We provide evidence-based care using CBIT, ERP, and neurodevelopmentally informed approaches.

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