Childhood Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)  

Children with OCD have repetitive thoughts about obsessions, they have compulsions, they often repeat the same words and phrases or they repeat the same actions such as hand washing, they check things all the time and they often need things to be a certain way.

Childhood obsessive compulsive disorder is a type of mental illness that affects children and adolescents. It is a chronic and long-lasting condition that involves experiencing repeated and unwanted thoughts and engaging in repetitive behaviors in order to lower their anxiety caused by the thoughts.

Children who have obsessive compulsive disorder can learn to manage their symptoms. Children who have childhood OCD can go to cognitive behavioral therapy. CBT helps the child to understand their thoughts and behaviors and teaches them new ways to cope and manage their anxiety.

Speak to your child's therapist or physician if you are concerned that your child may be struggling with childhood obsessive compulsive disorder. 

Resources For Parents 

Child Mind Institute  Guide to OCD in Children: From Symptoms to Treatment | Child Mind Institute

Canadian Mental Health Association    Children, Youth and Anxiety - CMHA National

Mental Health Foundation    The Anxious Child | Mental Health Foundation

ADDitude  OCD in Children: Recognizing Symptoms and Getting Help

International OCD Foundation    Signs & Symptoms of Pediatric OCD - OCD in Kids

Psych Central  How to Help a Child with OCD: What Parents Can Do | Psych Central

Seattle Children's   Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – Seattle Children’s

DISCLAIMER: I have learned a lot over the years but I am still learning. Always do your own research and exercise sound judgment. I am not an occupational therapist or a physician. I am an adult who has sensory processing disorder, a sensory parent and a Grandma. The information on this website is not medical advice and does not replace the information that your child's therapists or medical professionals give you. These are just ideas that I have learned myself over the years of being a parent and an adult living with SPD. If you are concerned for your child, please always seek medical attention through a family doctor, pediatrician or therapist. This website is for awareness purposes only. Each child is different and what works for one child may not for another because all children have different sensory needs. Please always consult with a medical professional. Click on links throughout each page for more resources and information. Click here for more resources https://sensoryprocessingdisorderparentsupport.com/sensoryprocessingdisorderresources

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