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When OCD Starts at Seven: The Children Carrying a Heavier Load

Research presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry twenty twenty six meeting found children with both early onset OCD and chronic tic disorders started symptoms earlier, carried more neurodevelopmental conditions, and needed more complex medication treatment.

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Early-Onset OCD With Tic Disorders May Increase Risk for Neurodevelopmental Disorders — Psychiatry Advisor, reporting results presented at the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2026 Annual Meeting, November 2026


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