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Specialist assessment and treatment by Consultant Neuropsychiatrist Dr Saidi. Tics are sudden, repetitive movements or sounds that are difficult to control. While many childhood tics improve over time, some persist into adulthood or significantly affect daily life. An accurate assessment can help identify the type of tic disorder, rule out other conditions, and discuss appropriate treatment options.
The assessment itself is the same either way: the same clinician, the same criteria, the same written report.
Adults
Specialist assessment for tic disorders and Tourette syndrome with a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, In-person.
£1,095
75-90 min
Adults
Specialist assessment for tic disorders and Tourette syndrome with a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, online.
£695
75-90 min
Tic disorders are neurological conditions characterised by involuntary, rapid, recurrent movements (motor tics) and/or vocal sounds (vocal tics). These movements are not performed intentionally and may temporarily be suppressed, although doing so often causes increasing internal discomfort before the tic occurs.
Tics commonly begin during childhood, usually between the ages of 5 and 10 years, and may change in frequency or type over time. Symptoms often become worse during periods of stress, anxiety, excitement or fatigue and may improve when a person is relaxed or concentrating on an enjoyable activity.
Many people with tic disorders also experience other neurodevelopmental or mental health conditions such as ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety or autism spectrum disorder.
Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition that causes both:
More than one involuntary, repetitive movement.
At least one involuntary sound, word or noise.
These do not necessarily occur at the same time, but have been present for at least one year, with onset before the age of 18.
Contrary to popular belief, only a small proportion of people with Tourette syndrome experience involuntary swearing (coprolalia). Most individuals have other types of motor and vocal tics.
Examples include:
Examples include:
You may benefit from a specialist assessment if:
An assessment is a single, unhurried appointment. Dr Saidi takes a full history, looks at the tics themselves and at anything occurring alongside them, and talks through what the findings mean for you. You leave with a diagnostic opinion where one applies, a written report, and a plan for what happens next.
Dr Saidi will carry out a comprehensive clinical assessment, which may include:
You will receive:
Treatment depends on the type of tic disorder, symptom severity and the impact on daily life. Management may include:
Many people benefit from education, behavioural approaches and monitoring alone.
Dr Saidi has extensive experience in assessing and treating neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions. His specialist expertise includes tic disorders, Tourette syndrome, ADHD and other complex neurodevelopmental presentations. He provides comprehensive assessments and personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Adults with tics. An assessment can help if tics have lasted more than a year, get in the way of work or daily life, cause pain, or are becoming more frequent. For a child with tics, start with your GP. The charity Tourettes Action also has advice for families.
One unhurried appointment of 75 to 90 minutes with Consultant Neuropsychiatrist Dr Saidi. He identifies the type of tic disorder, rules out other causes, looks at related conditions such as ADHD and OCD, and talks through treatment options. You receive a comprehensive clinical report afterwards.
Yes. You can be seen online by secure video or in person at our Epsom clinic. The assessment is the same either way: the same clinician, the same criteria and the same written report.
£695 online or £1,095 in person, for a 75 to 90 minute assessment with a written clinical report. All our fees are listed in full on our fees page, with no separate administration charges.
No. Involuntary swearing, called coprolalia, affects only a small proportion of people with Tourette syndrome. Most have other motor and vocal tics, such as blinking, shoulder shrugging, throat clearing or sniffing.
If you or your child are experiencing persistent tics, or you are concerned about Tourette syndrome, an assessment with Dr Saidi can help clarify the diagnosis and discuss the most appropriate treatment options.
