Wendi Mulligan

I am an occupational therapist who has been practicing for 25 years working with children and adults in a variety of environments to include pediatric outpatient and private practice as well as home health. I am certified in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) by the Tourette Association of America. The Comprehensive Behavior Intervention for Tics (CBIT) program is a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and habit reversal training that consists of weekly 1-1 video chat sessions for individuals whose goal is to significantly reduce tics and associated symptoms in a short amount of time. CBIT is systematically designed to teach self-awareness of one tic at a time, then using a specific protocol - implement an alternative movement that is incompatible with the tic. This process is reinforced through daily use of strategies and will result in a significant reduction of tics. This process is repeated and adapted for each tic the individual has. Throughout the program, the individual will learn strategies to increase confidence, advocacy skills and reduce sensory hypersensitivities, anxiety, and co-morbid OCD.