PARENT TIC QUESTIONNAIRE (PTQ)

TicHelper's online program helps parents guage their childrens' progress on a regular basis when dealing with tics.

The Parent Tic Questionnaire (PTQ) is a standardized test used to measure tic frequency and severity. On TicHelper.com, parents are asked to fill out the PTQ at the start of the program, as well as once a week for the duration of the program.

Weekly ratings are used to gauge progress of children as they work through the TicHelper.com program. Over time, parents and children should see reductions in both frequency and severity of tics.