Guest guest Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Just a comment on how it went with my son, . His OCD began in 6th grade; he'll be in 12th grade next year! Well, at first his OCD was obvious to all. The teachers didn't know " what " it was they were seeing, but we set up a 504 Plan for him (instead of an IEP) and got him some accommodations, etc., that he used through middle school. Now - once his OCD calmed down a bit, things weren't obvious to the teachers during the years at middle school. However, 's twin, , was in some of his classes or would see him during the day. And to SHAWN it was obvious when was doing some " OCD " but of course the teachers didn't see a thing. I had to go pick him up for some appts some days, and even *I* noticed his OCD while watching him opening his locker at school. would hesitate before doing a lot of things, before touching things, hard to explain but it was *there to see* if you knew what to look for. But also said that his OCD bothered him LESS at school!! Stayed busy and more distractions I guess. OCD bothered him mostly at home (yes, all the time, LOL). Plus his holding it " back " during the day also helped it 'burst forth' at home. Home is " safe " and they don't have to hide it. It can also tire your child out if they are " holding back " during the day, tire them mentally and physically! But I was lucky in that wanted to go to school as his OCD bothered him less there. Some parents have the opposite to deal with - school avoidance. As to peers - well...they noticed that was " odd. " But I have to say that is also " smart " and he " talks smart " so that stood him out; he also had Aspergers Syndrome (on the autism spectrum) and he's very mild in that way, but social interaction is a weak area for those with AS (the give and take of conversation, for instance). So stood out due to more than OCD. I will say that high school has been GREAT for . No one pays attention to " differences " much there. He is just known as a smart student and people have been much nicer to him; even the same ones who maybe weren't in middle school! Just sharing our experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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