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Motor/vocal tics worse with stress

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Lip-smacking and facial tics that worsen under stress in a child are a persistent (chronic) motor tic disorder, distinct from ADHD or ASD.

Q25 Child with lip smacking and facial tics, worse under stress.
Key clue Stress-worsened tics
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Persistent motor tic disorder