Tics While Watching TV

My son has experienced tics off and on since he was about 4yrs old (now almost 8yrs old) and yes they are worse when he's watching tv. The doctor said tics are normal for young children and they should grow out of them. As for what YOU can do, really there's nothing other than distracting them. Like if it's a hand tic, have her do something with her hands like a crossword puzzle or color/paint or playdough, etc. If it's an eye tic, limit television. I was also advised that the more I said something about the tics to him or the more I tried to discourage the tics, the worse they would get AND the longer they would last. So lately, I've tried to keep quiet. It does seem to help, but, it is quite frustrating.

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I just took our 8 yo to the Dr. a couple weeks ago for a tic. It started in May but has changed over time. He is jerking his chin down and to one side. The dr. said that it is common and that he will most likely grow out of it. He also said that it will sometimes get worse when they are watching t.v. or when they are tired. After dealing with several cases, he contacted a pediatric neurologist and was told that there aren't specific work ups that are done for this. If he was making noises with his mouth or was yelling out things uncontrollably, there would be more of a concern.
I read somewhere that trying to make them stop is like trying to stop a sneeze and can also make it worse. We just quit discussing it and our son is doing it less and less.

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I don't know about kids but I do that when I am falling asleep watching TV. Maybe TV makes her tired.

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you know, think about the seizure warnings which come with video games & strobe lights. I'd have her checked by a neurologist.

I would consult both a neurologist and a chiropractor.

I would definitely see a Neurologist.