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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why are you telling him to lie about his tics? I think that the best way to approach the questions is to educate people about what is going on. [/quote]

I agree, and I think you are likely to find some good information about educating teachers and classmates about tics at the Tourette's syndrome association (even if your child does not have Tourette's).  I would put your post on the special needs or the medical forum.  I think you would get good information about how to support your child through this.  I know you are trying to figure out the gentlest way to help your child, but remember that we tend to lie about things that are shameful.  When you tell your child to lie, you are sort of indicating that he has something to be ashamed of.  I had a student (second grade) with tics years ago, and his mom gave us information about tics and ways to explain them to the other students.  Kids are pretty understanding and empathetic about things when they understand the reasons for them, in my experience.  [/quote]

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