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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Illustration showing a brain connected to a prescription medication bottle with the title "Can Medications Increase Tics?" about medications and Tourette syndrome.

Medications That May Increase Tics: What People with Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome Should Know

Tic Education, Tics, Tourette Syndrome

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Collage of recommended products and books for tic management, including a sunrise alarm clock, red light therapy device, Gear Tie fidget, body awareness cards, gut health testing kit, children's and adult books about tics, and the Empower Brain and Body Workbook.

My Favorite Products and Books for Tic Management

Occupational Therapy, Parent Resources, Tics, Tourette Syndrome

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Parent looking concerned while reading about motor tics vs. vocal tics on a laptop at a kitchen table.

Motor Tics vs. Vocal Tics: Simple and Complex Tics Explained in Children

Tics, Tourette Syndrome

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