By Jonathan Hoffman, Ph.D., ABPP This article aims to provide an overview of diagnosing and treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in the context of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for impacted individuals and their loved ones.  In recent years, awareness that individuals on the autistic spectrum also often meet diagnostic criteria for one or more psychiatric conditions continues to increase. OCD is now well-recognized as being among the mos

By David Tolin, Ph.D., ABPP Many people notice that both autism and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) involve repeated behaviors. While these behaviors can look similar on the surface, they usually come from very different reasons and serve very differentpurposes. Understanding these differences can help families, educators, and clinicians respond in more supportive and effective ways.    What Do We Mean by “Repetitive Behaviors”?   Repetitive behaviors are actions that hap

By Jonathan Hoffman, PhD This edition of  NBI Exposure  features a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Hoffman, Chief Clinical Officer at NBI and author of  Stuck: Asperger’s Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors .  Originally published in 2012,  Stuck  offered practical tools and insights for families, educators, and professionals working with children on the autism spectrum - especially those dealing with obsessive-compulsive behaviors.  Over a decade later, we revisit the

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A sobbing child implores Parent A to rescue them from the monster. They want to sleep in the master bedroom where they will feel safer.

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2021 UPDATE Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors (OCBs) are typically associated with Asperger’s syndrome (AS) and are often...