Daily Toolkit

Use these daily checklists and reminders to build supportive routines. Checklists reset each time you visit.

Daily encouragement

Take a moment today to acknowledge your own patience.

Morning

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Ensure your child had a full night's restStart the day calmly — avoid rushingEat a balanced breakfast togetherTalk about the day ahead without pressureRemind them it's okay to tic

Afternoon

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Encourage outdoor play or physical activityProvide a focused creative activityOffer a healthy snackAllow downtime if they seem drainedCheck in gently: 'How was your day?'

Evening

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Start wind-down routine at the same timeLimit screens 30 minutes before bedPractice relaxation breathing togetherRead or talk quietlyEnd the day with positive affirmation

Transition & Self-Advocacy Resources

Young-person-owned documents for sharing with new teachers, employers, or adult health providers.

UK Resources for Parents & Carers

Reliable UK information, support organisations and education rights — organised so you can find what you need quickly.

Start here: Tics are involuntary movements and/or sounds. A child who has tics does not necessarily have Tourette syndrome. If you are worried about new, painful, changing or life-affecting tics, start with your GP while also using the practical support resources below.

Choose the page for the nation where you live — these help you prepare for a GP conversation but do not replace an individual assessment.

England

NHS: Tics & Treatment

Plain-language explanation, self-help context, school discussion prompts, behavioural therapies and medication.

Scotland

NHS inform: Tourette's

Explains tics, premonitory urges, co-occurring needs and GP referral routes.

Wales

NHS 111 Wales: Tourette's

Symptoms, GP assessment, treatment and links to Tourettes Action.

Northern Ireland

nidirect: Tourette's

When to see a GP, assessment, treatment and impact of stress and school.