Question

My child has just been diagnosed with a tic disorder. I want to know how serious is this condition? Is there hope for recovery?

Answer

Tic disorder patients often experience worsening symptoms as the condition progresses, so early treatment is more effective. During treatment, parents should collaborate with professionals, avoid blaming the child, and not overfocus on the child’s tics, as this may increase the child’s psychological stress and hinder recovery. Instead, it’s important to show more concern for the child and create a tolerant environment, which can aid in the child’s recovery.