Asynchronousity/Re: OCD and maturity

July 1, 2010

That describes our daugher to a " t " - especially if in a PANDAS/OCD episode. The

immature behaviours are much more problematic for her when the OCD is active.

Our therapist suggested that one of the challenges for gifted children is that

they are able to understand and process pretty complex concepts intellectually -

but often their emotional development is still behind and they may struggle to

use this information in a productive way. She can ignore difficult to process

information when she does not have OCD - but during an episode, knowing " so

much " causes her a lot of anxiety.

In general, I would not call her immature, as she often displays amazing levels

of comprehension, empathy and ability to express herself. But I would say that

within her age group she is one of the " youngest kids socially " - more childlike

and idealistic than other rising 4th graders.

I have often thought that it would be lovely to know which parent I needed to be

when I woke up in the morning! OCD certainly demands flexiblity in parenting.

in NC

> > > >

> > > > HI Melinda,

> > > > I have a 13 yr old dd who is the same way. Her room is

> > > ridiculous and she will

> > > > play with kids that are 10.

> > > > Hugs

> > > > Judy

> > > >

> > > >________________________________

> > > > From: zenzenizen <bamboopanda@>

> > > > To:

> > > > Sent: Mon, June 28, 2010 9:03:17 PM

> > > > Subject: OCD and maturity

> > > >

> > > > Does anyone else find that their child is not on the

> > > same maturity level as

> > > > other children their age? My dd is almost 14 but if

> > > you saw her room you might

> > > > think she was 10 or 11, she actually prefers to play w

> > > kids that are a few yrs

> > > > younger than her. Just curious.

> > > >

> > > > Melinda

> > > > Tn

> > > >

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