Teen Love, Test Taking, & OCD

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Hi,

My daughter is almost 16. She is highly capable (99th percentile) and has

obsessions and compulsions, but mostly obsessions. Rarely does she do well on

quizzes and tests even when she studies. I believe the obsessions get in the

way during test taking. What is the best way to deal with that? Last year we

did a 504 for test accommodations for extra time or for a quiet room, but she

has never used them.

Also, she has a boyfriend. Teen love is obsessive enough without throwing in

OCD. What should I know about this? I notice she hasn't been eating lunch.

She fed the dogs cat food last night. She doesn't seem to be paying attention

to anything. Perhaps this is complicating her quiz and test scores?

Suggestions, please?

She has been on Inositol since she was 11, however, over the summer she stopped

taking it. We have been on a mission to prepare it for her every morning and

evening again, but we get the big groans everytime. We are slowly moving back

up to her dosage.

Thank you!

Peggy