Son May Have OCD

try this web site http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessive-compulsive_disorder i use wikipedia for a lot of things

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I would start with the pediatrician and a referral to a psychologist. Keep a journal of when he gets upset and what caused it so you know where to start. I have a son with autism who is very particular about a lot of things, so if you have anything specific you'd like ideas for, feel free to send me a PM.

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It is my understanding that everybody has obsessive streaks, some worse than others. Still in other cases it can be much more severe, as you know. I don't mean to downplay your concern, but his behavior makes him feel better, so first of all don't fight it and don't make him feel like he is any different than anybody else. But relax around him and don't obsess about his obsessing. I have to say, though, that go with your doc...and rely on what they say much more heavily than you do anything that you find on this site. Sure people have great suggestions and helpful hints, but your doc needs to be the first line of information.

Good luck to you and him, I hope it's just his personality and won't affect his life. He'll build his life around his compulsions and be just fine.

~L.

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Sometimes a child will thrive in a structured setting and then struggle with an unstructured one. I would have him tested by a private firm if you have the ability. I had my son tested that way because at the time the contract from the school had a clause that said I would have to adhere to the advice given by the school as far as drugs and learning techniques. I wanted the freedom to make those dicisions as his parent without restrictions imposed by the school. There are several posibilities with those behaviors you discribe. Find a reputable office that is well respected to look into this. Labels are sometimes imposed on children befor it's confirmed what's wrong. Don't jump the gun on what it is until you have a diagnosis by a Dr. Teachers are not qualified to do that. All the teacher should be saying is that there is a possible problem that needs to be checked out. I will be praying to Jeus for your issue and you and your son.

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Hi T.,
I have a son with ADHD, I don’t know much about anything so please take my words with a grain of salt. But In my efforts to learn about his ADHD I came across an article written by Jenny McCarthy that she described some of the characteristics that sound similar to the ones you described, I can't for the life of me find that article on the internet although I found a bunch of articles with her speaking, just not this one where she spoke clearly of the symptoms and her reaction to it. So I found this instead. Like I say, I don’t know anything, I just thought I'd pass this along incase it may be some benefit to you. I'd definitely see a professional to see what’s up.

http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/mental-health-autism

Good Luck to you and your son.

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Hi T.,

I think it's very important to have your son tested for OCD, but I would also like to suggest that you have him tested for Asperger's Syndrome. Two of my friends' sons have this condition, and your sons symptoms sound like what I have observed in both of them. Especially if he has any social or emotional issues, such as blurting out things without thinking, or detachment.

I wish you both the best of luck!

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As bad as I hate to say, that sounds normal. I was told by the school and others that my son was ADHD And OCD last year, they got us in a special program that got us some help. I never thought there was anythign wrong with my son, but everyone else was telling me there was. We have now had him tested for EVERYTHING, and there is nothing wrong with him but a high IQ. He cries easily and gets excited easily, these are really reflections of my choice of parenting rather than something "wrong" with him. Good luck, I know how frustrating it can be. The best thing to calm my son I have found, is for me to stay calm. I get down to his level, lower my voice to a whisper and talk to him, he normally repsonds appropriatly

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OCD may be part of it but I am a mother of a nine year old high functioning autistic by. Sounds to me like he should be tested for that. Everything sounds way too similar.