Practice guideline recommendations summary: Treatment of tics in people with Tourette syndrome and chronic tic disorders

To make recommendations on the assessment and management of tics in people with Tourette syndrome and chronic tic disorders.

A multidisciplinary panel consisting of 9 physicians, 2 psychologists, and 2 patient representatives developed practice recommendations, integrating findings from a systematic review and following an Institute of Medicine-compliant process to ensure transparency and patient engagement. Recommendations were supported by structured rationales, integrating evidence from the systematic review, related evidence, principles of care, and inferences from evidence.