When Is It Childhood OCD and Not “Just a Phase”
Published: Jun. 11, 2026Updated: Jun. 12, 2026
Ogechi “Cynthia” Onyeka, PhD, assistant professor in Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, explains why OCD in children is sometimes mistaken for personality traits, routines, or “just how they are.” It's important for parents to understand what our kids are going through so that we can help them with appropriate supports at school, at home, and in the community.
Learn more about OCD signs and symptoms in our article Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 101.
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