How to discuss with children who don't understand themselves

[mom2ck]

Wondering when everyone elses kids started realizing they were ticcing or had anxiety/ocd issues. Cade who is 8 1/2 still doesn't know he is doing anything or is refusing to notice. I think part of it is an avoidance technique for him so that he doesn't stand out as different. But wondering how to get him to see it. It is hard to discuss with him how to help him when he doesn't realize their is a problem. He doesn't see himself as making noises or movements or getting upset.

 

I had him read a short book from about AS to try to help him, but he still didn't get it even though I tried discussing with him. Is there any other books you would reccomend or other ways of getting him to realize it? The whole reason I want him to is so that we can help him better and he can help himself. Suggestions?

[Chemar]

the Tourette Syndrome Association does have some easy to understand booklets and videos to help yourng kids understand TS http://www.tsa-usa.org

 

I dont agree with their emphasis on "medications are the only treatment" but the educational booklets, pamphlets and videos they put out to help with understanding are helpful