CareBear

Thanks for all the great advice. Giselle, I loved your descriptions of the incentives for the tests and also the way you explained the tics to your son. Very positive. I think my son is still feeling like he is some kind of freak, but he won't talk to me about it. I'll admit that his door obsession (opening and closing constantly) is driving me nuts and sometimes I come down on him about it. Then I feel just awful. I really don't understand if he truly can't control it or if it is just an unusual fascination. After I get after him to stop with the doors, I notice the eyes blinking and rolling more than ever. Poor little guy. Anyway, thanks again. I'll put all the great advice to good use.

I have just seen an integrative MD who has ordered several tests for my 7 year old son with TS. (hair analysis, blood test for food allergies and urine analysis for vitamin levels, etc.) The problem is, my son is extremely resistant and defensive and is now saying, "I hardly even blink my eyes anymore! There's nothing wrong with me!" I've had a very hard time discussing his TS and OCD behaviors with him (he hasn't been to a psychologist yet). He sometimes seems receptive but usually denies or explains away his behaviors. Can someone help suggest a way I can talk with him about his symptoms without making him feel like he's "weird" or "different." He actually told me today that he thought I needed to have MY brain tested because I was even suggesting that I let someone take blood from his arm. Anyone else have trouble convincing their kids that the testing will be beneficial. Carrie