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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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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Child standing at a counter cooking a healthy meal, representing the connection between anti-inflammatory diet, screen time, stress, and tic management in children with tic disorders and Tourette Syndrome.

How Sugar, Screens, and Stress Affect Tic Severity — And How to Help

Parent Resources, Tic Education, Tourette Syndrome

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