[header] How to deal with neurotic twitching [title] Be patient and don't assume the worst. [step] If you see your child or family member twitching repeatedly, don't assume it'll become a permanent behavior. Instead, be patient and supportive of the person and try to understand how stress at home, work or school might play a role. 
In the vast majority of cases, twitches during childhood fade way within a few months anyway. On the other hand, a neurotic twitch that develops in an adult is less likely to resolve itself.