Case study: behavioral treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder in a boy with comorbid disruptive behavior problems

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
E B Owens, John Piacentini

Abstract

Comorbid psychiatric conditions often complicate the treatment of childhood obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Behavioral treatment of OCD using exposure plus response prevention for a boy with disruptive behavior disorders and two previous unsuccessful medication trials is described. Treatment was adapted to his developmental level, his mother was highly involved in treatment, and a contingency management program contained his disruptive behavior so that he could participate in therapy. Posttreatment and 2- and 6-month follow-up measures indicated marked improvement in OCD symptoms. The possibility of successful behavioral treatment of OCD in medication-free children with disruptive behavior problems is highlighted.

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Citations

Mar 29, 2011·Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America·Katharina KircanskiJohn C Piacentini
May 29, 2012·Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry·Eric A StorchTanya K Murphy
Jul 6, 2014·Surgical Neurology International·Keizoh Asakuno, Atsushi Ishida
Nov 23, 2006·Augmentative and Alternative Communication : AAC·Janet S Owens

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