Chronic Tic Characteristics and Origins
- DSM-5-TR™ diagnostic categories
- Types of tics – motor and vocal
- Comorbidity with ADHD, anxiety, and other conditions
- Impact of tics on daily life
- Biological and social contributors
- Neurobehavioral model of tics
Best Practices and Evidence-Based Treatments
- Psychopharmacology
- Deep brain stimulation
- Behavioral interventions and CBIT
- Who is CBIT right for?
- Research, risks, and limitations for CBIT
How to Conduct Comprehensive Assessments in Clients of All Ages
- What to look for in background and history
- Comorbidity and adaptive functioning
- Tools for identifying tic severity
- Measuring premonitory urges
Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention (CBIT) for Tics: A Step-by-Step Guide to Assessment and Treatment
The Clinician’s Guide to Psychoeducation for Kids, Adults, and Families
- Causes, prevalence, and more - understanding through active exploration
- Common comorbidities
- Provide actionable insights into psychosocial impairments
- How to share education with peers, teachers, and relatives
Functional intervention: How to Modify Factors that Make Tics Worse
- Address external factors
- Target antecedents (internal and external) and consequences
- How to conduct a function-based assessment (FBA)
- Select function-based interventions (FBI) after FBA
Habit Reversal Training (HRT): Overcome the Urge
- Internal factors that may be maintaining tics
- Awareness training and identifying when a tic will occur
- Competing response training
- Social support
- Use a reward system to help drive extrinsic motivation
Relaxation Training: Supplemental Strategies to Reduce Tic Symptoms
- When tic-prone situations are not easily modifiable
- Scripts and exercises to teach clients relaxation skills
- How to plan for scheduled breaks


