Chemar certainly said some useful information. Food sensitivities (like dairy and gluten) can certainly exacerbate tics. And not to worry - tics and Tourettes can lessen over time. Many kids have transient tics but even with Tourettes, which is more long-term, it can diminish after puberty or in adulthood (sometimes get worse).

Have you read the book "Saving Sammy"? You might look into that.

TS runs in our family tree.

You might also look into http://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/home/ which is loaded with information. You might also, perhaps get some ideas from http://www.itsnotmental.com and perhaps even Bock and Stauth's book on Healing the Childhood Epidemics although not specifically about TS. There are so many books on TS!

Our latest family members with TS and tics are all 3 young adults now. Handsome/beautiful, smart, kind, and successful in love and in life.