This fact sheet considers what OCD is, how it relates to High Learning Potential, how to treat OCD, parenting a child with both High Learning Potential and OCD and supporting OCD children in the classroom.
F07 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and High Learning Potential
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Description
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety-related disorder. This is characterised by disturbing thoughts that can lead to compulsive or ritualistic behaviour. Such behaviour is carried out to prevent or disarm these thoughts.
Psychologists think that there may be some overlap between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and high intelligence. However there is little research to back up this view. Potential Plus UK has produced this fact sheet to inform, support and advise teachers, professionals and parents/carers of high ability children. At Potential Plus UK we call high ability children, children with High Learning Potential or HLP.
This fact sheet considers what OCD is, how it relates to High Learning Potential, how to treat OCD, parenting a child with both High Learning Potential and OCD and supporting OCD children in the classroom.
