Helping Your Child with OCD

Left untreated, childhood OCD can lead to a lifetime of struggle with anxiety. This personalized guide for parents of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder explains the causes of the disorder and the scope of available treatments. It is full of assessments, fill-ins, and progress charts that encourage parents to get involved in and stay committed to their childís recovery.

ISBN10: 1572243325
ISBN13: 9781572243323
Number Of Pages: 190
Publication Date: 20031001
Publisher: NewHarbinger
Binding: Paperback
SKU: 9781572243323
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Approximately one million children and adolescents in the US suffer from OCD. Research shows that one-third to one-half of OCD cases begin during childhood.

This is the only workbook for parents of children with OCD that offers effective treatment methods that work in everyday situations.

Children with obsessive-compulsive disorder may need to engage in ritualistic behavior such as counting, checking, washing, hoarding, as a part of their daily routine. Left untreated, this problem can lead to debilitating stress and embarrassment during their school years and a lifetime of struggle with anxiety.

This book is a personalized guide you, the parent of a child with OCD, can use to understand the causes of the disorder and explore available treatments. Find out which techniques are most effective at controlling symptoms. This engaging workbook is full of assessments, fill-ins, and progress charts that encourage you to get involved and stay committed to your child's recovery.