Published on 12, July, 2020
My 18 year old has developed OCD type behaviour, alongside his autism, which manifests in his constant questioning / seeking reassurance for very minor incidences. For example, if a bird flies away when he walks past, he wants to know if he has done something wrong. He has a ritualistic way of having to be reassured. When I say constant, it can be up to about 30 times a day. Has anyone else come across this and how do you deal with it??
Hello @NAS82535
You may like to have a look at the following information from the NAS on OCD with some advice on how to manage it:
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health/ocd/parents
I hope this helps,
ChloeMod