526- OCD in Children with ADHD: Navigating the Dual Diagnosis
ADHD Experts Podcast
ADDitude
4.6 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 5 November 2024
⏱️ 62 minutes
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Summary
OCD often has little to do with the fear of germs. In fact, the number one compulsion is avoidance. For example, a child may experience anxiety around school. Natalia Aíza, LPC discusses common misconceptions, treatment options, and typical outcomes.
OCD in Children with ADHD: More Resources
- Download: How Are Symptoms of OCD Different from ADHD?
- Read: Does OCD Always Come with Anxiety?
- Read: “I’ve Called My OCD Compulsions ‘Screaming Mimis’ Since I Was 7”
- eBook: 9 Conditions Often Diagnosed with ADHD
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Attention Deficit Disorder Expert Podcast Series by Attitude Magazine. |
| 0:13.7 | Hi, everyone. I'm Carol Fleck, and on behalf of the Attitude team, I'm pleased to welcome you to today's ADHD expert's presentation titled OCD in Children with ADHD, navigating the dual diagnosis. |
| 0:31.7 | Leading today's presentation is Natalia Aisa. |
| 0:35.8 | Natalia is a therapist and the co-founder of Chiroz Wellness, Collective Anxiety, |
| 0:41.4 | and OCD Clinic. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is characterized by obsessive thoughts |
| 0:49.4 | and impulses, which can lead to repetitive behaviors. Now, this might surprise you, but for many people with OCD, it's not about a fear of germs |
| 0:58.9 | and endless handwashing. |
| 1:00.6 | It's more often about avoidance. |
| 1:02.9 | A child may feel panic and anxiety because they fear peer rejection at school, for example, |
| 1:09.0 | and that leads to school avoidance. |
| 1:12.0 | Studies show that nearly one in four children with OCD also have ADHD, but identifying and |
| 1:18.9 | treating this dual diagnosis can be tricky because the symptoms of each condition may |
| 1:24.4 | conflict with the other. |
| 1:26.3 | This can be confusing for parents, educators, |
| 1:29.5 | and others. |
| 1:31.5 | In this webinar, we will learn how to identify and support |
| 1:35.4 | children with OCD and ADHD. |
| 1:38.8 | Natalia will also address specific problems that were |
| 1:41.7 | submitted by a few folks in advance of the webinar. |
| 1:45.8 | Finally, the sponsor of this webinar is Accentrate. |
| 1:50.0 | Accentrate products contain omega-3s, vitamins, and minerals in their active forms to address |
| 1:56.0 | nutritional deficiencies and support your mental health. |
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