The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with OCD: Professional, reassuring advice for raising a happy, well-adjusted child

by Stephen Martin

OCD can make a child’s life difficult, turning simple tasks like homework and chores into almost impossible challenges. A child with OCD may feel stressed, worried, and even inadequate. Parents who suspect their child is suffering from OCD—or parents of a child with an OCD diagnosis—can now rest. This helpful guide helps parents with many recognize symptoms; get an accurate diagnosis; find the right doctor and therapist; develop strategies for tackling schoolwork; and decide on the right treatment. Parents will learn how to talk to a child about OCD and devise coping strategies for school, sports, friendships, and other everyday situations. Children with OCD can learn how to enjoy life—without all the worry!

Genres: Parenting, Psychology

304 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Cathy Dull · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful and reassuring. The author gave me some insight into this disorder, offered some practical advice, and shed some light on how OCD affects children, parents and the family as a whole. They managed to stay positive and were encouraging.