OCD and School Routines By Kelly Jean Sullivan

 

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Is OCD a learning disability?

Adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have widespread learning and memory problems, according to new research. The findings have already been used to assist adolescents with OCD obtain the help they needed at school to realize their potential -- including helping one individual go on to university

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“OCD can cause poor school performance as children may find it difficult to concentrate on school work due to the amount of attention focused on their obsessions and compulsions,” notes Dr. Fodstad

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