Behavioural treatment of tics: Habit reversal and exposure with response prevention

► Habit reversal (HR) and exposure and response prevention (ER) for tics are described. ► History, theory, evidence and treatment manuals of HR and ER are presented. ► Awareness and availability of these first-line interventions are essential. ► E-health and e-learning may play an important role in dissemination of HR and ER.