What to Do If a Child Often Makes a Hoarse Sound?

Question

The child often makes a hoarse sound, blinks, opens their mouth, twists their neck, speaks as if not listening to others, frequently interrupts conversations, is easily angered, has difficulty concentrating, poor memory, and stammers. Is this a sign of childhood tic disorder? Are there any treatment methods?

Answer

Tourette syndrome and ADHD are two different conditions. Tourette syndrome, also known as Tourette’s disorder (Tourette’s), is a syndrome characterized by multiple involuntary tics, speech or behavioral disorders. The occurrence of Tourette syndrome is influenced by genetic factors. The symptoms of Tourette syndrome gradually diversify, such as shrugging shoulders, twisting the neck, shaking the head, kicking legs, swinging hands, or twitching limbs. These symptoms are usually more pronounced during emotional tension or anxiety and disappear after falling asleep. The vocal tics of Tourette syndrome are diverse, including explosive repetitive sounds, clearing the throat and snoring sounds, unclear individual syllables or words, inappropriate emphasis, or continuous profanity. People with Tourette syndrome tend to be impulsive,Capricious (rén xìng), and easily angered. For childhood tic disorders, specific treatment methods need to be determined according to each child’s specific situation.