Transient Tic Disorder

Transient tics are sudden, repeated, involuntary movements or sounds that appear for a limited time, often in childhood, and tend to go away on their own. They can be blinking, facial gestures, or small noises.

Frequent symptoms: Brief, involuntary movements (blinking, shoulder shrugging) or sounds such as throat clearing, which can increase with tiredness or stress.

When to see a doctor? An evaluation is advisable if the tics are intense, persist for a long time, or affect the child's daily life.

Which specialist treats it? The child psychiatrist and the psychiatrist guide the management, with support from the psychologist, the psychoanalyst, or the educational psychologist depending on the case. If these movements in your child concern you, discussing it with a professional can provide reassurance and clarity.