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Asperger's with very new OCD type behaviour

khs666

Afternoon all.  First post, so please be gentle....

My 15 year old son has Noonan's, Aspergers (with associated ADHD) and many associated issues diagnosed (for instance sleep issues or dyspraxia). We are used to new behaviour but this one has us stumped and concerned.

Since a Parent's evening on tuesday, my son has been exhibiting what to us can only be described as OCD type behaviour both at school and around the house.  The behaviour is 'extreme tidyness' especially in his bedroom - everything doesn't necessarily have to be put away, but it all needs to be square in relation to the table, desk, floor, other piles or items and other furniture. He's even tidied up his wardrobe (into relevant piles) for the first time in 15 years without us asking. At school he has to have space, and pens, pencils, calculator etc have to be square on the desk. Books have to be in size order, with one corner being squared off.  The behaviour started on Wednesday morning, hasn't been seen before except for one instance, and literally he's gone from one state to another (messy to tidy) overnight.

We were wondering if anyone had come across such behaviour before?  We think it's anxiety induced due to the parents evening, but he won't say why.

Ta very muchly

Kev

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  • Yes my daughter started arranging things too.  She has this little dressing table and had to lay out the items on it in a specific way and if I move them or knock them she tells me off.  It's more than about being tidy with her too, there is a specific way she wants things.

    The school need a good talking to.  As your son is high-functioning he is likely to be able to do very well academically and they cannot get blinded by his condition(s).  They are there to teach him and they are supposed to teach him to his level.  Perhaps you could call a meeting.  Tell them if they don't believe he is capable they can get an EP to test him or you could bring in things from home he has done.

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  • Yes my daughter started arranging things too.  She has this little dressing table and had to lay out the items on it in a specific way and if I move them or knock them she tells me off.  It's more than about being tidy with her too, there is a specific way she wants things.

    The school need a good talking to.  As your son is high-functioning he is likely to be able to do very well academically and they cannot get blinded by his condition(s).  They are there to teach him and they are supposed to teach him to his level.  Perhaps you could call a meeting.  Tell them if they don't believe he is capable they can get an EP to test him or you could bring in things from home he has done.

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