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

While children understand and experience OCD differently than adults, they benefit from similar kinds of treatments.

Pediatric OCD can be very severe and debilitating. In such cases, an intensive treatment program is often the most effective plan.