The most common tics that you see in kids with autism include facial movements, throat clearing, and eye blinking. However, these tics are often contrasted with other movements related to autism, such as stimming or behaviors.
What Are the Different Types of Tic Disorders?
Tourette Syndrome
Affecting approximately 1 percent of the population, Tourette syndrome causes both verbal and motor tics. These tics must be present for at least one year and can occur frequently throughout a day, or more sporadically. These tics develop before the age of 18, resulting in two or more motor tics (i.e. blinking, shrugging, etc.), as well as at least one vocal tic
Chronic motor tic disorder
Affecting as many as 1 in 50 people, this disorder is defined by verbal or motor tics that occur for at least one year. This means that an individual will display one or more motor or vocal tics,
Transient motor tic disorder
Verbal or motor tics come and go, lasting for less than one year. Although this disorder affects up to 10 % of children during their early school years,
What Kind of Tics Are Most Common in Children with Autism?
