Awareness training in the treatment of head and facial tics

Abstract

The effectiveness of awareness training alone in treating multiple tics in a young adult was assessed using a multiple baseline across behaviors design. The results showed that the awareness training was very effective in suppressing both head and facial tics and that the treatment effects generalized to a nonclinic situation. Follow-up data showed that both tics were still at low levels one, two, four and eight months after treatment. Treatment satisfaction ratings by the subject and social validation ratings by independent observers are also reported.