Vetted resources for living with tics and Tourette syndrome — clinician directories, workbooks, videos, peer communities, school and workplace tools, crisis support, and the research behind CBIT.
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Directories of clinicians trained in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics.
Tourette Association of America
Searchable directory of CBIT-trained providers in the US, organized by state.
Psychology Today
Filter by location, insurance, and specialty. Search 'Tourette' or 'tic disorder'.
Tourettes Action
UK-based clinic directory and helpline for tic disorders.
Assoc. for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies
Locate behavioral therapists trained in evidence-based methods like HRT/CBIT.
Trusted explainers on tics, Tourette syndrome, and CBIT.
Tourette Association of America
Plain-language overview of CBIT components: awareness, competing response, function-based intervention.
NIH / NINDS
Government-backed clinical overview of TS — symptoms, causes, treatments.
CDC
Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and accommodations for kids and adults.
Child Mind Institute
Approachable guide for families, including how to talk to teachers and peers.
Evidence-based reading for patients, families, and clinicians.
The official CBIT adult workbook by Woods, Piacentini, Chang et al. Step-by-step exercises.
Companion workbook for parents guiding a child through CBIT.
Kid-friendly CBIT workbook, designed to be used with a therapist or parent.
Self-help guide written by a psychologist who lives with Tourette syndrome.
Comprehensive clinical reference covering assessment and behavioral treatment.
Lectures, patient stories, and demonstrations.
Tourette Association
Webinars on CBIT, medication, school accommodations, and lived experience.
Search 'Tourette TED' on YouTube for first-person perspectives.
Clinical demonstration clips often shared by university training programs (e.g., UCLA, Marquette).
Listen on the go — interviews, science, and community voices.
You're not alone. Peer support reduces isolation and shame.
Active peer community sharing tips, vents, and wins. Read pinned guidelines first.
In-person and virtual support groups across the US.
Forums and meetups for UK-based individuals and families.
Search Disboard for active, moderated servers.
Accommodations, IEPs, 504 plans, and disability rights.
Tourette Association
Educator guides, classroom accommodation lists, and sample 504/IEP language.
Plain-English breakdown of US school accommodation pathways.
Free guidance on workplace accommodations for tic disorders under the ADA.
Most people with tics also experience ADHD, OCD, or anxiety. Treat the whole picture.
Evidence-based guidance on ADHD diagnosis and treatment.
ERP therapist directory and OCD education.
CBT-trained therapist directory and self-help resources.
Sound-sensitivity is common alongside tics — community and clinical resources.
If you or someone you love is in crisis, reach out now.
Call or text 988, 24/7. Free and confidential.
Text HOME to 741741 (US/Canada) or 85258 (UK) for 24/7 trained counselor support.
Call 116 123 free, 24/7.
Worldwide directory of crisis hotlines.
Training programs, manuals, and assessment tools.
Official 2-day CBIT training for licensed mental health clinicians.
Gold-standard clinician-administered tic severity assessment.
9-item self-report scale of premonitory urge intensity.
Clinician manual companion to the patient workbooks.
Original studies establishing the efficacy of CBIT and HRT.
Landmark RCT showing CBIT efficacy in 126 children with TS.
Adult RCT establishing CBIT efficacy in adults with TS.
American Academy of Neurology practice guidelines recommend CBIT as first-line treatment.