Twitching
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Each score is a percentile comparing your child to other kids their age.
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Twitching
When parents mention Twitching they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Blank stare | Often | 1 mention |
| Convulsions | Often | 1 mention |
| Frequent crying | Often | 1 mention |
| Hyperactivity | Often | 1 mention |
| Panic attacks | Often | 1 mention |
| Shaking | Often | 1 mention |
| Shaking (from anxiety) | Often | 1 mention |
| Sweating | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Twitching
How common is Twitching?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 14.46% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Twitching.
Percentage of kids with Twitching by year of age
This is based on a survey of 491 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Twitching “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 1% | 6 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 6% | 31 mentions |
| Weekly | 6% | 33 mentions |
| Monthly | 5% | 28 mentions |
| Annually | 2% | 11 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 3% | 18 mentions |
| Once | 1% | 7 mentions |
| Never | 74% | 385 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 2% | 11 mentions |
| Severe | 5% | 25 mentions |
| Moderate | 7% | 35 mentions |
| Mild | 9% | 46 mentions |
| Not at All | 76% | 372 mentions |