Parent Toolkit

Preparing for Your Child's Tic Disorder Assessment

A practical parent toolkit from first concerns to referral and assessment

This toolkit helps parents and carers record possible motor and vocal tics, their pattern and impact, the child's strengths, information from education and support already tried. It also explains referral and assessment for tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome. It cannot diagnose a tic disorder and does not replace individual medical advice.

Tic disorder toolkit — welcome video with Dr Inyang Takon

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What this toolkit helps you do

✓Understand the referral and assessment pathway, from first concerns to what happens after
✓Record specific examples of motor and vocal tics, their pattern and how they change over time
✓Describe the everyday impact on pain, sleep, learning, confidence and friendships
✓Build a balanced profile of your child's strengths and include their own voice
✓Request a written observation report from nursery or school, using ready-made wording
✓Gather developmental, medical and family history for the GP
✓Prepare documents and questions for the GP and referral appointment
✓Track the referral and plan practical support while your child waits

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Dr Inyang Takon

Senior Consultant Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician

This toolkit provides general educational information for parents and carers. It does not diagnose a tic disorder, guarantee that a referral will be accepted or replace individual medical advice. Local referral routes and waiting times vary.