Understanding Tics

What are tics?

• Tics are a type of clock

• Tics are a type of insect

• Tics are a type of dance move

• Tics are sudden, repetitive, nonrhythmic movements or sounds that some people make involuntarily.

What are the two main types of tics?

• movement tics and speech tics

• muscle tics and sound tics

• motor tics and vocal tics

• physical tics and verbal tics

What is the difference between motor and vocal tics?

• Motor tics are involuntary while vocal tics are voluntary

• Motor tics are more common in children while vocal tics are more common in adults

• The difference between motor and vocal tics is that motor tics involve physical movements or sounds, while vocal tics specifically involve sounds or words.

• Motor tics involve sounds while vocal tics involve physical movements

What is the most common age of onset for tics?

• 15-17 years old

• 5-7 years old

• 2-4 years old

• 10-12 years old

What are some common examples of motor tics?

• Eye blinking, facial grimacing, shoulder shrugging, head jerking

• Knee shaking

• Toe tapping

• Elbow twitching

What are some common examples of vocal tics?

• throat clearing, grunting, sniffing, shouting

• coughing

• whistling

• clapping

What is Tourette syndrome?

• Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.

• Tourette syndrome is a skin condition caused by excessive sun exposure.

• Tourette syndrome is a rare tropical disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

• Tourette syndrome is a type of dance popular in the 1980s.

How are tics diagnosed?

• By asking friends and family for their opinion

• Diagnosed through a simple blood test

• Using a magic eight ball to determine the diagnosis

• Based on symptoms observed by healthcare professionals and confirmed through medical history, physical examination, and sometimes specific tests.

What are some common treatments for tics?

• Behavioral therapies, medications such as antipsychotics, alpha-adrenergic agonists, and botulinum toxin injections

• Physical therapy

• Surgical interventions

• Herbal remedies

Can tics be completely cured?

• Maybe

• Rarely

• Yes

• No