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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 rest easy with The Everything® Parent's Guide to Children with OCD. This helpful guide shows parents how to: * Recognize symptoms * Get an accurate diagnosis * Find the right doctor and therapist * Develop strategies for tackling schoolwork * 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! AUTHOR: Stephen Martin, M.F.T received his M.S. at the University of Southern California. He has twenty-five years of experience in private practice using a rational cognitive approach to treat mental disorders including depression, anxiety, and OCD. Victoria Costello (San Francisco, CA) is the former executive director of a community mental health clinic and the author of Why Grandpa Lay Down on the Railroad Tracks, a book that combines memoir and the latest genetic research to create a forensic portrait of four generations of mental illness in her own family. Linda L. Simmons, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist. She specializes in treatment of psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD at the Manville School, an affiliate of the Harvard Medical School in Boston.

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• Introduction(p. xiii)
• Chapter 1 What Is Childhood Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?(p. 1)
• Defining OCD(p. 1)
• OCD in Children: Three Mini-Portraits(p. 5)
• How Common Is Early-Onset OCD?(p. 7)
• When OCD Is a Family Affair(p. 9)
• Common Myths and Misconceptions(p. 13)
• Why Your Child Can't "Just Stop It"(p. 14)
• When Repetitions and Rituals Are Not OCD(p. 15)
• The OCD Symptom Spectrum: From Mild to Severe(p. 17)
• Symptoms Change as a Child Grows(p. 18)
• Chapter 2 How to Recognize Childhood OCD(p. 21)
• Understanding Obsessive Thoughts(p. 21)
• Contamination Fears(p. 24)
• The Need for Order(p. 26)
• Aggressive Thoughts(p. 28)
• Superstitious Thoughts(p. 29)
• Understanding Compulsive Behaviors(p. 30)
• Cleaning Compulsions(p. 31)
• Ordering Compulsions(p. 32)
• Hoarding Compulsions(p. 34)
• Avoidance Compulsions(p. 35)
• Ritualizing Compulsions(p. 37)
• Chapter 3 Causes of OCD(p. 39)
• What Today's Science Says about OCD(p. 39)
• A Tour of the Brain with OCD(p. 41)
• Creating a Family Mental Health Genetic Scorecard(p. 44)
• Researching Your Family Mental Health History(p. 45)
• Environmental Triggers(p. 47)
• Identifying Culprit Genes(p. 49)
• Chapter 4 The Experience of OCD for a Child(p. 51)
• Perceptions and Misconceptions(p. 51)
• OCD in Children and Preteens(p. 54)
• OCD in the Teenage Years(p. 57)
• Negative Coping Behaviors: Avoiding and Hiding(p. 61)
• What Children with OCD Need Most from Parents(p. 61)
• Chapter 5 The Parent's Role in Identifying OCD(p. 63)
• When Abnormal Becomes Normal(p. 63)
• The End of Denial(p. 66)
• If You Suspect OCD(p. 68)
• How to Help Your Child Take an OCD Self-Test(p. 70)
• Keep a Daily Log of Your Child's Behavior(p. 71)
• Chapter 6 Getting a Formal Diagnosis(p. 73)
• Where to Go for Help(p. 73)
• Who Will Diagnose Your Child?(p. 75)
• Tests for OCD(p. 78)
• The Moment of Truth: Hearing the Diagnosis(p. 82)
• Discussing Diagnosis and Treatment Options(p. 82)
• What if It's Wrong? Misdiagnosis Rates with OCD(p. 84)
• Talking about His Diagnosis(p. 85)
• Chapter 7 Differentiating OCD from Other Childhood Disorders(p. 89)
• What You Should Know Before Seeking Help(p. 89)
• The Link to Anxiety Disorders(p. 90)
• Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)(p. 92)
• Eating Disorders(p. 93)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)(p. 95)
• Other Anxiety Disorders(p. 96)
• The Autism Spectrum(p. 98)
• Tourette's Syndrome (TS)(p. 100)
• How Depression Plays a Role(p. 101)
• Learning Disabilities(p. 102)
• Common Dual and Multiple Diagnoses(p. 103)
• Chapter 8 Deciding on Treatment: CBT(p. 105)
• How CBT Works(p. 105)
• Finding the Right Therapist(p. 107)
• Questions for Therapists(p. 109)
• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)(p. 111)
• What to Expect When Therapy Begins(p. 114)
• One Therapist's View: Roxie's ERP Session(p. 115)
• Continuing Exposure Exercises at Home(p. 118)
• How Long Does Therapy Last?(p. 119)
• When You Live Far from Treatment Centers(p. 119)
• If Your Child Refuses Treatment(p. 120)
• A Report Card on Individual Therapy Outcomes(p. 121)
• Chapter 9 Deciding on Treatment: Medication(p. 123)
• When Medication Is Necessary(p. 123)
• Serotonin and SSRIs(p. 124)
• Medication Side Effects(p. 127)
• FDA SSRI Advisory: Weighing Medication Risks(p. 128)
• Questions about Medications(p. 129)
• A Report Card on Medication and Psychotherapy(p. 132)
• Summary of Expert Guidelines on Childhood OCD Treatment(p. 134)
• Chapter 10 Other Therapeutic Choices(p. 137)
• Group Psychotherapy Using ERP(p. 137)
• How Group CBT Therapy Works(p. 138)
• Other Types of OCD Peer Groups(p. 139)
• Inpatient Treatment for OCD(p. 140)
• Diet, Nutrition, and Supplements(p. 141)
• Neurofeedback Therapy(p. 142)
• Chapter 11 OCD at School(p. 145)
• Typical Learning Problems for OCD Students(p. 145)
• How Perfectionism and Procrastination Sabotage School Success(p. 147)
• When Safety Fears Enter the Classroom(p. 148)
• Forging a Partnership with School Staff(p. 149)
• How to Obtain School Services and Accommodations(p. 153)
• The Nuts and Bolts of IEP and 504 Education Plans(p. 155)
• Redefining Success Beyond Grades(p. 160)
• Become an Advocate for Your Child's Education(p. 161)
• The Home Schooling Option(p. 162)
• Chapter 12 Special Issues for Younger Children and Preteens(p. 165)
• Pediatric-Onset OCD(p. 165)
• First Signs of OCD(p. 167)
• Helping the Younger Child and Preteen Battle OCD(p. 170)
• Dealing with High-Stress Times(p. 172)
• Meltdowns and Tantrums(p. 173)
• The Beginning of Scrupulosity(p. 174)
• Dealing with Tics(p. 176)
• Social Difficulties(p. 179)
• Chapter 13 Special Issues for Teens(p. 181)
• Adolescents with OCD at School(p. 181)
• Dealing with Aggressive Thoughts(p. 183)
• Teen Sexuality and OCD(p. 184)
• Religiosity and Scrupulosity(p. 186)
• Eating Disorders(p. 189)
• Alcohol, Drugs, and Teens with OCD(p. 192)
• Help Your Teenager Find His Passion(p. 194)
• Chapter 14 Supporting Your Child(p. 197)
• Encouraging Self-Acceptance(p. 197)
• How Parents Sabotage a Child's Efforts(p. 199)
• How to Help Your Child Create Success(p. 200)
• Recognizing and Dealing with Triggers(p. 200)
• Defining Your Role(p. 203)
• Keeping a Daily Log(p. 205)
• Find Creative Outlets for Your Child(p. 205)
• Difficulties with Sleep(p. 207)
• Peer Support Groups(p. 209)
• Chapter 15 Family Dynamics(p. 211)
• Typical OCD-Related Family Stresses(p. 211)
• A Family Systems Approach to OCD(p. 212)
• Multicultural Issues and Parenting Styles(p. 213)
• How Family Therapy Works(p. 215)
• Family Therapy Basics(p. 216)
• Questions for a Family Therapist(p. 219)
• Marital Stress(p. 220)
• Other Therapy Options for Couples(p. 223)
• Chapter 16 A Parent's Home Tool Kit(p. 225)
• Keeping the Communication Lines Open(p. 225)
• Developing an OCD Battle Plan(p. 226)
• Naming and Managing the "Enemy"(p. 228)
• Disciplining a Child with OCD(p. 231)
• A Family Culture of Discipline(p. 232)
• Chapter 17 Support for Parents(p. 237)
• Signs of Caretaker Stress and Burnout(p. 237)
• If You Go Beyond Burnout(p. 238)
• Coping with Parental Guilt(p. 240)
• Accepting your Child's Strengths and Weaknesses(p. 242)
• You May Need Individual Therapy(p. 244)
• Setting Clear Boundaries and Time for Yourself(p. 245)
• Find a Local Parent Support Group(p. 245)
• Chapter 18 Paying for Your Child's OCD Care(p. 247)
• The Health Insurance Maze(p. 247)
• Understanding Your Mental Health Coverage(p. 248)
• Questions for Your Health Insurance Company(p. 250)
• Child Public Mental Health Resources(p. 251)
• Mental Health Insurance Parity(p. 253)
• Advocacy Efforts for Mental Health Parity(p. 255)
• Chapter 19 Lifelong Strategies(p. 257)
• Prospects for Independence(p. 257)
• Perfectionism and Its Limits(p. 260)
• Disability Rights in the Workplace(p. 262)
• Dealing with Relapses(p. 262)
• Enlisting Others by Selective Disclosure(p. 264)
• The Importance of Attitude(p. 265)
• Relationship Issues in Young Adulthood(p. 267)
• Severe OCD Symptoms in Young Adulthood(p. 268)
• Chapter 20 The Promise of New Research(p. 271)
• The Past: From Ignorance to Understanding(p. 271)
• The Present: Genomic Studies(p. 273)
• Important Ongoing OCD Studies(p. 274)
• The Pros and Cons of Participating in OCD Research Studies(p. 276)
• The Possible Future of OCD Treatment(p. 277)
• How to Become an OCD Advocate(p. 278)
• Appendix A Glossary(p. 279)
• Appendix B Resources(p. 283)
• Appendix C Bibliography(p. 286)
• Index(p. 287)

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Stephen Martin, M.F.T., received his M.S. at University of Southern California
Victoria Costello is the former executive director of a community mental health clinic and the author of Why Grandpa Lay Down on the Railroad Tracks, a book that combines memoir and the latest genetic research to create a forensic portrait of four generations of mental illness in her own family
Linda L. Simmons, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist. She specializes in the treatment of psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD