Tag Archives: OCD
Couple develops app to help with social anxiety
Couple develops app to help with social anxiety.
Filed under ADHD, Anxiety, Asperger's, Autism, OCD, Parenting, PDD-NOS, School, Social Anxiety, Social Skills
Typical Childhood Behavior versus OCD
Parents often ask me whether their child’s behavior is typical or something more significant such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In my clinical experience, OCD is a term that is often misused in ‘pop’ culture. For example, I often … Continue reading
Filed under Anxiety, Child Development, OCD, Parenting
Autism and OCD in Children
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can and do occur at the same time. OCD is a specific diagnosis under a larger umbrella of anxiety. Children with OCD experience unwanted and intrusive thoughts that they can’t seem to … Continue reading
