mychildatnine

I too have a child that started suddenly showing OCD symptoms. I didn't know what they were at first, we moved, started a new school, had a new addition to the family. I should have noticed, but hind sight is 20/20. The Ped. tested our daughters ASO and it was unusally high. We are awaiting her Dnase test results. We are awaiting as well for our Ped. to contact a CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapist). I don't really know where to go from here. I'm hoping to get a lot of information on a mix of sites. thank you.

Dear Michael, We have something in common. Questions. I need answers too. I have the same questions written down. My biggest fear is that the damage to the basal ganglia is permanent. My child does not have Autism, but does have OCD. No rituals her is mild and seems to be more the not eating route, saving (hoarding) items, picks at her skin. I cry everytime I start to thin about this whole issue. She too has had many strep infections with one URI. Her ASO was also high and we are awaiting for the other antibody tests. She would often have sore throats but by the time we got to the doctor her culture would end up negative. I feel like a clueless parent, but even then I was convinced she was a carrier. We thought her symptoms were because of a major move-not the case. I've learned a lot reading your posts and I'm anxious to read more. Thank you, Allison