But if the tics are frequent enough to affect vision, writing, walking, or social interaction, intervention is necessary.
The first choice is psychological and behavioral therapy, such as habit reversal training, with medication control for moderate to severe cases.
The overall prognosis is good, with about two-thirds of children experiencing significant symptom reduction or disappearance by adolescence, and only a few continuing into adulthood.
But the boy in front of us...
Nan Zhubin's eyelids drooped, clearly not the optimistic type.
...
"The tics are still very frequent."
Facing Director He's question, the mother's tone carried a weary calmness: "He has completely stopped going to school for now."
Director He also maintained a calm tone: "Is this change since the last medication adjustment?"
"Yes." The mother replied, "The whole body feels uncomfortable, and the child's mood is always excited."
"When he's excited." Director He asked, "Does the child's mood improve?"
