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Q: ADHD with Compulsive, Obsessive disorder in 12 year old.

My 12 year old son is struggling adjusting to junior high school. I am working with the school to help him overcome the anxiety he feels, which causes him to be frustrated. What advice do you have for me to help the school to help my son?
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Eileen Bailey, Health Guide
9/26/10 8:30pm

Sandy

 

Thank you for your question and welcome to AnxietyConnection.com.

 

I am sorry your son is having a difficult time right now. The adjustment to middle school is hard for many students, the expectations are much higher when a child reaches middle school and children can get very anxious trying to keep up.

 

I am giving you links to some additional information that might be helpful for you:

 

OCD in Children


OCD in School


ADHD in Middle School

 

Hopefully, this information will help you. You don't mention whether your son has an IEP or Section 504, if not, you might want to ask for an evaluation to determine if your son is eligible for services or accommodations to help him manage in school.

 

When Parents Feel Their Child Needs Special Accommodations

 

 

Section 504 for Children with ADHD

 

Eileen

 

 

 

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By Sandy Davis— Last Modified: 12/25/10, First Published: 09/24/10