Myth #1 Children will eventually outgrow their tics. This is sometimes the case, but it is not to be counted on, since two thirds of all individuals who have tics as children will still experience some tics as adults. Tics occur in 10-25% of school age children, although full Tourette’s syndrome will affect less than…
DetailsObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition that seems simple on the surface, but that is actually quite confusing and counter-intuitive. We see stereotypical portrayals in movies and press, but they only serve to deepen the misunderstanding about the ways people with OCD suffer and how to help them. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Melissa…
DetailsChildhood OCD is a heartbreaking condition that is often missed or misdiagnosed because it can look like ADHD, and often results what appear to be impulse control or behavioral problems. People tend to suffer with OCD for an average of 8-9 years before receiving an accurate diagnosis and treatment. They good news about childhood OCD…
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