Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, how to support students
DESCRIPTION
The term, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), refers to a disorder of the brain that affects behaviour. OCD involves obsessions and compulsions that require a considerable amount of time to manage and can also get in the way of social activities and personal functioning.
This webinar will:
– Review the criteria for diagnosis of OCD
– Discuss each area of criteria and how it relates to your students
– Suggest strategies for day to day management
APST requirements met:
1.2 Understand how learners learn
1.5 Differentiate teaching to meet the specific needs of learners across the full range of abilities
4.3 Manage challenging behaviour