What families may notice
- Blinking, facial movements, head jerks or shoulder movements
- Sniffing, throat-clearing or other repeated sounds
- Symptoms that change over time and worsen with stress or tiredness
How assessment may help
Assessment distinguishes tics from seizures, stereotypies and other movements, and considers impact on comfort, school and daily life.
The child’s own pattern matters. Similar symptoms can have different causes, and tests are selected only after considering the history and examination.
What to bring
- A referral letter and previous medical reports
- A current medicine and dose list
- EEG, MRI or CT reports and the actual images where available
- School or therapy reports relevant to the concern
- Safe phone videos of typical episodes, without delaying care or placing the child at risk
Planning the next step
Contact the practice for a non-urgent appointment request. Sudden, severe or rapidly worsening symptoms should be assessed through an emergency service rather than an online form.