Practical Support for Tics, Tourette's & Childhood Anxiety

This blog exists because good information about tics and anxiety can be genuinely hard to find. Whether you're a parent trying to understand what's happening with your child, an adult managing tics yourself, or just starting to explore your options — you'll find practical, accurate, and approachable content here.

Emily Reid, OTR/L

Hi, I'm Emily — an occupational therapist and tic specialist sharing practical, honest guidance on tics and anxiety that's grounded in real clinical experience.

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CBIT Therapy versus Suppressing Tics

CBIT Therapy, Suppressing Tics, Tics, Tourette Syndrome

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Back to School Guide for Tics

CBIT Therapy, School, Tics, Tourette Syndrome

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Why Tic Frequency Changes in the Summer

School, Tics, Tourette Syndrome

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School Accommodations for Tics and Anxiety

Anxiety, School, Tics, Tourette Syndrome

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The Tourette Syndrome Iceberg

Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Tics, Tourette Syndrome

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