Let’s Talk Tics: Treating Tourette’s with Behavior Analysis with BCBA Andrew Arellano

Tics, Tourette syndrome, and CBIT: BCBA Andrew Arellano explains how behavior analysis helps kids with tic disorders, and why some tics go straight to swear words.In this episode, Andrew explains the difference between tics and stims and why Tourette’s isn’t necessarily “worse” than other tic disorders. He also covers the premonitory urge, a feeling in the body that comes right before a tic. Then he walks us through CBIT and habit reversal training step by step: tracking ABCs at home, the “catch the tic” game, competing responses, and the ACT and stress management skills that help kids handle tics at school and in sports. We also get into tics and ADHD, anxiety, and OCD, plus medication, Botox, deep brain stimulation, and why only a small share of people with Tourette’s ever curse involuntarily. If you’re a parent of a child with tics or a BCBA curious about working beyond autism, this one’s for you.Connect with Andrew:Website: newhabitsconsulting.comInstagram: @newhabitsconsultingConnect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com• PairABA: PairABA.com