Many children and adolescents suffer from numerous emotional and behavioral disorders. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common and often debilitating disorder that can affect a student's mental health, academics, and social relationships. Since Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is so prevalent, it is crucial for teachers and other student socialization agents to recognize and develop techniques to help these students cope in school. It is estimated the prevalence of OCD affects one out of 40 persons. OCD …
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…is to be educated. WORKS CITED: Adams, Gail B., and Burke, Robert W. (1999).Children and Adolescents with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Childhood Education; v. 1, p.2-7. "Child & Adolescent OCD" OCD Resource Center. <http://www.ocdresource.com/resource/Helping+ChildOCD.html> Frueling, Jay J. M.A., OCD in Children. 1999 Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation. <http://www.ocfoundation.org/ocf1040a.htm> Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. 1999-2001. Medical Network Inc. <http://216.255.140.184/atoz/anxiety/anxobs.html>