For families with children with ADHD who seem to develop tics as a side effect of stimulant medication the problem is urgent. Also, it is frequently encountered in clinical practice.

Some stimulant medications cause tics as a side effect. In kids who already have tics, these drugs, especially dextroamphetamine, can make tics worse. Tics can be upsetting to both you and your child.

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD ADHD and tics are separate but closely related conditions. About one in five people ...

New research from the University of Nottingham demonstrates that online behavior therapy for children with tics, which is supported by therapists, is both effective, safe and could greatly ...

Children with transient tic disorder will present with one or more tics for at least 1 month, but for less than 12 consecutive months. ... Medication typically reduces tic frequency, ...

Treatment for a tic disorder is only necessary when the symptoms are severe enough to cause distress in a child or adolescent and interfere with their school functioning or social development.

It's not uncommon if you have OCD to experience tics when under stress. Keep reading to learn why and options for treatment.

Parents struggle to find ADHD medication for their children as shortage continues 02:14. Redwood City, California — For Kristin Coronado of Redwood City in Northern California, finding the ADHD ...

The two-page House Bill 5773, introduced recently by Rep. Kelly Breen, D-Novi, along with 24 Democratic co-sponsors, would require health insurers to provide treatment for children diagnosed with ...