thanks to all for input - Father's who can't handle their child's OCD

[Guest guest]

You all had wonderful points in what is going on in my husbands

mind... it was so wonderful to hear from a man's perspective as well

... thanks so much! I did do all the research and I have taken

all the anxiety and stress of the situation on myself... I am mildly

OCD, so I know what my son is going through... but his is much worse

and started much earlier. I am so scared... he goes back to school

tomorrow. I wrote a to the point and polite letter to the principal

and school psychologist tonight requesting testing for an iep... I

also said in the letter that they are aware that there are numerous

students like who are not as developed at this time in their

social skills or ability to handle unsupervised situations for long

periods of time and hopefully that in the best interest of the

students they will create a " safe Place " for them during unstructured

events such as recess.... I kind of wanted to put the school on

notice that they know what is going on with more than just my child

and it's time to step up.... I know, I know.. I am probably blowing

hot air... but it's out ther now... and to boot, I was very polite.

I have found an OCD support group for children and their families...

I am going to take my son to the meeting next week... I am really

excited.... I am hoping I can talk my husband into coming along so he

can see the " types " of people that live with OCD.... I will

definitely utilize all of your strategies.... thanks so much for the

kind response!!!

Vicki

Elk Grove, CA