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OCD in Children & Young People
Understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder in neurodivergent children, and how to access help.
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Parents & carers
OCD in children: what parents need to know
How obsessive-compulsive disorder shows up in children, and why it is often missed or misunderstood.
5 min read
Parents & carers
When OCD meets autism or ADHD
Why OCD is common in neurodivergent children, how symptoms overlap, and how to get the right diagnosis.
6 min read
Parents & carers
OCD at school: support and accommodations
What schools can do to help pupils with OCD, and when to involve the SENCO or request an EHCP.
5 min read
Parents & carers
Getting help for OCD in the UK
How to access CAMHS, CBT, and ERP therapy for children with OCD, and what to do if you are on a waiting list.
6 min read
Parents & carers
Supporting your child with OCD at home
How to respond to reassurance-seeking, reduce family accommodation, and look after yourself as a parent.
5 min read