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Thanks Claire, I will definitely come back and let you know..The funny thing is I also suspected T.V as one of the cause so my son only watch T.V for half an hour on the weekdays but he does watch T.V on the weekend...Lets say after I do stop him from watching T.V and I realize his ticing has disappeared since they are mild, what do I do next? Jackie

Hi guys, I just wanted to say thanks for all the information and encouraging words...I will go back to my doctor and explain to him all I have learned and make sure he refers me to a neurologist...Cheri I also want to thank you for you personal feelings...After reading what you wrote about your son and husband I felt a sense of calm..I know I will still have anxiety when I see Malik shake his head but at least I know that one day it'll be unnoticeable...I especially love when you said, "My husband and son are both wonderful, loving and compassionate people who have very high IQ, are top achievers, multiple talented, and most certainly live full and productive lives....they just happen to tic. I learned a number of years ago that their tics are part of them and, where I do my part to provide them both with a diet, supplements and an environment that helps to keep their tics from interfering with their lives........ yet they tic. Period. It doesn’t define them, but it is a part of who they are. And I and they and our family and friends not only accept that....we barely notice it, and in fact some of their tics are endearing aspects of them!" Those words were very comforting to me... Yesterday, was the first time I saw my son tic through out the day..It started in the afternoon and it happen in intervals until bedtime.. By the end of the day he was able to tic in front of me without feeling self-conscious.....Malik tics are mild and I know they can get worst but I feel my anxiety will pass and I'll be able to deal with it better without hiding in the bathroom and crying...I guess it's harder on me because I'm a single mom but I do have great family and friends who will support us in anyway.. I have a question about the vocal tics..I'm not sure what to look for..My son does make noise and now that I know he has tics how can I weed out a vocal tic? Thanks again, Jackie

Thanks C.P. for your kind words and trust me I need all the support I can get It's funny that you say your son has a photographic memory when it comes to spelling because my son does too..As a matter of fact he thinks he's the speller in the world LOL..I know he'll be just fine but it's me I'm worried about and I guess by talking to everyone here I will get a lot of support..

Hi Cheri or Patty, Hi Cheri I really needed to hear this..I'm really glad I found this website.. I just purchased the Tics and Tourett's by Sheila Roger.. I have one question about Vocal Tics. My son does have a tendency to repeat dialogues when watching T.V. Not sure if that's normal for kids his age..He use to do it more when he was younger but now I hear it once in awaile..I read that repeating words could be a complex Vocal Tic. Is that true or I'm being overly worried? Thank you again for the information, Jackie

Thanks Cheri, I really needed to hear that

Hi Patty, I just wanted to say thanks..I need all the support I can get because as you said sometimes you feel isolated and hopeless.. I have a wonderful son who has gone through a lot already and whatever I have to do I will start today.. I will be posting at least once a day just to say hi.. Thanks again, Jackie

Hi Patty, I'm new here and I just posted a very similar to this one tonight..My son's ticing is not as severe but it's becoming more frequent..He asked me tonight if he could shake his head. That was the first time he ever asked me that. Instanly, I felt scared and worried..My son does watch T.V and he plays video games..As a matter of fact I notice his blinking a year ago after he played video games with a friend of his..They played fro a long time..I have cut back on his T.V watching but now I will stop him for the 7-10 days and see if it changes anything.. Thank you for your post. Jackie

Hey Giselle, I just wanted to say congrats to you and your son..Tonight I have felt waves of emotions from my son’s dilemma to your wonderful story and I have to say thank you. After reading about your talented son, I feel like if my son does have TS its just a bump in the road..My son will be fine and what ever he has I just have to deal with it..Thank you again

Hi good night, I have been surfing this board for about 2 months. I had hoped I wouldn't have any reason to post but after today, I realize I needed to know all I can. My name is Jackie and I have a wonderful little 7 year old boy... Last year, I notice my son blinking his eyes a lot. He was unable to control them. Then this year about a month into second grade, I notice he started having facial movements. Then about a month ago, I notice his head started to shake. His head shaking doesn't happen all the time....These movements have not disrupted his schooling in anyway.. He is an A and B student..I spoke to his teacher and she says his movement is not any more unusual than any other child and he does not have ADHD. I also took him to the doctor and he thinks it stress..At first I thought it was but now I know it’s not..My son has adjusted to 2nd grade and he is very happy.. I’m writing you because today I got really scared when he asked me if he could shake his head..It wasn’t dramatic but the fact that he asked made me think he needed to do it..He shook his head 3 different times. Each time it was a back and forth movement..No-one in my family have TS that I know of..Please tell me if you think he has TS and what do I need to do now.. Thank you, A very scared mom