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[quote=Anonymous]13:25 here.  As it's been 13 months and your child is older, I'd say what to do next depends on how the OCD is interfering with your child's functioningand how much it bothers him.  If it is affecting school work (perhaps because of loss of sleep), his abilities to have sleepovers, or really bothers him in other ways, I'd get it addressed.  Ifit isn't really bothering him or stays at the same low level, I think you could wait it out.  Be prepared, however, if a large stress comes along it might re-emerge stronger than before.

At this point, exposure and response prevention therapy might be a good step, and as the OCD is pretty mild, it may not take many sessions to address the issue.  One of the major problems with ERP is finding a competent provider with availability.  If you are on the fence, I would still go ahead and make an appointment with an ERP provider.  It will take a while to get in, and you can always cancel.

I'd also do the same with Dr. Latimer.  The waiting list is pretty long and if, when the time comes, it doesn't seem pressing, you can cancel.[/quote]

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