Korean medicine treatment for tic disorder generally proceeds in the following sequence: intensive phase (1 to 3 months), maintenance phase (3 to 6 months), and observation phase. Once tic frequency decreases by 50 percent or more relative to baseline after the intensive phase, acupuncture is reduced to once weekly and herbal decoctions are switched to every-other-day or intermittent dosing. During the maintenance phase, short preemptive intensive treatments are conducted ahead of stressful events such as exams, school changes, and start of vacation or semester to prevent worsening. During the observation phase, the child's neurological development is monitored and retreatment decisions are made as needed. Even after complete resolution, monitoring for six months to one year is recommended.