Question
Lately, my child has been repeating the same action without knowing why. Could it be a tic disorder?
Answer
Tic disorders primarily occur in children and adolescents and are characterized by vocal tics or involuntary, repetitive, rapid, and motor tics of one or more muscles. In addition to these symptoms, some children may also exhibit inattention, hyperactivity, or obsessive behaviors. Tic disorders that last for at least two weeks are considered transient tic disorders, while those lasting for over a year are classified as chronic tic disorders.