What You Need to Know about ADHD Tic and Stimming Behaviors
KEY POINTS: Approximately 20% of children with ADHD develop a tic disorder. Tics are involuntary movements in response to an urge. Stimming is a way of self-soothing and may be beneficial in children with ADHD.
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