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

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