Abstract:
In recent years, the proportion of children with tic disorders in China and abroad has increased year by year, and the public awareness of such diseases has gradually increased.This article summarizes recent research progress on tic disorders from two aspects: Western medicine research and TCM research.At present, there are many TCM treatment methods in treating tic disorders and they are effective .The traditional Chinese medicine treatment is safe and effective, flexible and diverse, with less toxic and side effects, less pain and higher compliance, so it's more suitable for children.

Key words: Tic disorders, Chinese and Western medicine, Research overview, Children