A heartwarming children's book that introduces young readers to Tourette syndrome through the eyes of a child living with tics. Written by the author, Alicia Meyers, living with Tourette syndrome, the story helps children understand that while tics are part of life, they do not define a person's abilities, personality or potential.
Ideal for families, educators and classrooms, this beautifully illustrated book encourages empathy, acceptance and inclusion. It provides a positive conversation starter about neurodiversity, helping children with Tourette syndrome feel seen while teaching others how to better understand and support their peers.
This light-hearted, rhyming picture book was written by Rebecca Sykes. It helps young children understand Tourette’s and tics in a gentle, reassuring way.
Told from the perspective of a child, the story explains what tics are, what they feel like, and why trying to stop them can be tricky. This book encourages empathy, confidence, and self-acceptance, helping children with Tourette’s feel seen and understood, while also supporting classmates, siblings, parents, and teachers to learn with kindness.
This uplifting story was written by Paul Stevenson. The story follows Jamie, a lively child who sometimes makes unexpected sounds and movements. Children learn that his tics aren't bad or naughty, they are simply part of who he is.
Through playful rhymes and warmth, the book teaches children about kindness, patience and acceptance. Perfect for reading at home or in the classroom.
This lovely story was written by Hermann Krämer and beautifully illustrated by Gemma del'Ou. The story follows Ticco, a young dinosaur learning to embrace his tics and celebrate what makes him unique.
Perfect for sparking conversations about empathy, inclusion, and self-acceptance, this book is offered for personal, non-commercial use and is a wonderful resource for anyone supporting children with Tourette Syndrome.
These practical manual outlines an 11-session program to help teach children and adults manage tics using Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT).
It offers step-by-step plans, forms, and expert insights, making it a trusted, first-line resource for clinicians worldwide.
Written by Douglas W. Woods, John C. Piacentini, Alan L. Peterson, Lawrence Scahill and John T. Walkup.
