The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with OCD
Professional, reassuring advice for raising a happy, well-adjusted child
Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Parenting
| Author: | Stephen Martin, Victoria Costello | ISBN: | 9781605507958 |
| Publisher: | Adams Media | Publication: | August 17, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Everything | Language: | English |
| Author: | Stephen Martin, Victoria Costello |
| ISBN: | 9781605507958 |
| Publisher: | Adams Media |
| Publication: | August 17, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Everything |
| Language: | English |
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 issues: 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!
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 issues: 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!
