Could that repeated behaviour in your child be a sign of OCD?


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Emily Becker-Haimes’ son had just turned five when she and her husband began to realise his fear of bugs or his request specifically for “five hugs” felt different.

“Was this developmental normative behaviour where kids benefit from routines and rituals?

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