Yes, it is possible to have tics without having Tourettes syndrome. Certain individuals may display behaviors resembling tics different from the customary traits linked to Tourettes and other tic disorders. Such behaviors often emerge in those encountering movement symptoms for the first time without any documented history of tics. This occurrence is more frequently observed in adolescents among girls and may sometimes manifest in clusters of children (6).
The abrupt onset of these tic-like behaviors can stem from diverse causes. Consequently, a different treatment may be needed compared to tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome.