Tourette’s Support Resources
What is Tourette’s?
More than just tics
Tourette’s Syndrome is a neurological condition where people experience tics — sudden, involuntary movements or sounds. But it’s more than just what you see on the surface. Tics can come and go, change over time, or look different in each person. They’re not done on purpose, and they’re not always disruptive — but they can be exhausting, painful, or embarrassing when misunderstood.
Different for everyone
Tics can be motor (like blinking, shrugging, or jumping) or vocal (like throat clearing, words, or sounds). Some people only have mild tics, while others experience more complex or intense patterns. Tourette’s often co-occurs with other neurodivergent profiles including ADHD, OCD, or anxiety, meaning support should be flexible and personalised.
Support should reduce stigma, not the person
People with Tourette’s don’t need to be “fixed” or “trained out of” their tics. They deserve support that helps reduce distress, builds confidence, and protects their dignity — not just forces them to “hold it in.” Understanding and acceptance go a long way in creating spaces where they can feel safe being themselves.
Championing people with Tourette’s
Supporting someone with Tourette’s is about more than managing tics. It’s about reducing stress, creating safe environments, and working with the whole person. Here are six areas where the right support can make a big difference:
Support recovery after tic storms or high-demand days
Tics can be physically exhausting. Offering downtime, flexible expectations, or sensory regulation time can help them recover and prevent burnout.
Create safe spaces where tics are accepted
Many people suppress tics in public to avoid judgment. This takes a huge toll. Home, school, and community spaces should allow for free expression without shame.
Protect mental health and self-esteem
Living with tics in a world that doesn’t understand them can take a toll. Validate their experience, celebrate strengths, and help build pride in who they are.
Get educated and talk about it.
Many people with Tourette’s feel misunderstood. Support open conversations about what their tics mean (or don’t mean), and help others respond without judgment or fear.
Use tools that work with the body, not against it
Weighted items, movement breaks, chewing tools, or stretching can help regulate the nervous system. Let the person lead what feels right for them.
How we can help people with Tourette’s
Whole Family Developmental Support →
Help to understand Tourette’s, co-occurring needs, and what actually helps
Custom strategies for school, home, and community life
Support that builds confidence for families, not pressure
Functional Capacity & Needs Assessments →
Strengths-based reports that highlight abilities and challenges
Great for NDIS reviews, school supports, and individualised planning
Respectful, plain-language assessments that reflect the whole person
Strategies that reduce tic-related distress and improve quality of life
Builds understanding around triggers, coping, and support needs
Helps others support the person with respect, not restrictions
Psychology and Mental Health →
Support for stress, anxiety and emotional regulation
Therapy that focuses on identity, coping, and self-worth
Space to talk about living with tics without shame
We travel to you for in-person support, training, and assessments
Ideal for families in rural or remote areas needing hands-on help
Fast, focused plans without relying on ongoing telehealth
Not sure what’s right for you? Every person is different. Say G’day to Brooke today and we can work together to see what we can do to support you.
Hear it from real families
“Before we understood what was really going on for J, every day felt like a struggle. Our support workers were doing their best, but nothing seemed to click. It often felt like we were all trying to push J into doing things, and the more we pushed, the more he shut down.
When Brooke and her team explained Autism & PDA to us, it was like someone finally turned the light on. We realised he wasn’t being difficult, he was doing everything he could to feel safe and in control.
With Brooke’s help, our whole approach changed. His support workers stopped trying to force things and started meeting him where he’s at by giving him time, space, and choices.
Now, J’s so much more relaxed. He actually wants to spend time with his workers because they see him for who he is. He laughs more, joins in on his own terms, and doesn’t feel like he has to mask or meet anyone else’s expectations.
It’s been incredible to watch him grow into himself, just by being accepted”
- J’s Mum
*Story and photo shared with permission. Not for reproduction.
Real people. Real experience.
Here for you.
We’re not just professionals — we’re people who get it.
Our team is proudly autistic-led, trauma-informed, and shaped by lived experience. We’ve sat on both sides of the table — as clinicians, as family members, and many of us as neurodivergent individuals ourselves.
We understand that life isn’t always neat or easy, and behaviour support should never feel like a judgement or try to change who you are.