It is very important to build strong relationships with teachers, especially when the kids got tics. To create more opportunities to engage with the school work, I volunteered as a room parent every year.  ​

 

Some teachers were unaware of how to handle the situation and would send kids home when the tics symptoms became severe. However, Nick’s 4th-grade teacher, Ms. Jackson was so experienced and kind. When Nick's symptoms worsened, I sent multiple emails suggesting a temporary pause of school to avoid disrupting the class. Ms. Jackson, however, disagreed and insisted that Nick continue attending school to maintain his routine.  

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When complaints arose from other students, Ms. Jackson responded by sharing a webpage explaining tics to educate the class. This helped Nick's classmates better understand his condition and offered him their support. From that point on, I noticed a positive change in Nick - he became much more confident and began embracing himself in front of his peers.  

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Teachers play a significant role in a child’s growth, especially for those with tics. It’s important to spend time communicating with them, sharing knowledge, and expressing the support you hope to see in the classroom.