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Parents are naturally protective of their children. This is nature in play, and it is not a bad thing. However, this protectiveness heightens when your child is diagnosed with a serious condition like Tourette Syndrome. 

This is the most well-known type of tic disorder manifested by a combination of motor and vocal tics. Motor tics include frequent shrugging of the shoulders, eye blinking, lip biting and random grimacing. Vocal tics include frequent clearing of the throat, humming, sniffing, snorting, squealing and randomly repeating words.

While tics typically reach their peak during teenage years and are likely to improve as a person gets older, it is normal to worry when you find out that your child has Tourette Syndrome. Here are some quick ways to help your child through it.

Advocate for your child

Understand your child's needs and support them - maybe they need tutoring or just joining smaller classes. Try to come up with a solution that your child is comfortable with. Talk to the people they would interact with daily, like their teachers and school bus drivers, and educate them about the condition.

Find support groups

Find support groups for you and your child. Look for a local group where your child can also interact with someone with Tourette Syndrome so they do not feel alone. At the same time, look for support groups for parents in the same situation. This helps build a community, so your child can live an almost normal life. 

Look into possible treatment methods

While there is no cure for Tourette Syndrome, some treatment methods can help reduce and manage your child's symptoms. Some of them include medication, psychotherapy and botox injections.