After receiving my email, Dr Rapoport responded quickly to my questions. Through this, I have learnt more about the similarities and differences between childhood onset OCD and adult OCD.
Firstly, Dr Rapoport has found that symptoms for both are very similar, although children can have more motor rituals, for example specific movements with their hands, than obsessions. Also, children have a similar reaction, generally, to CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), however, parents may also have to help during CBT.
In addition to this, the doctor replied that she believes environmental factors aren't likely to cause OCD. However, in response to a traumatic event, for example a break in, people can sometimes develop a single compulsion, such as checking the locks.
I will use Dr Rapoport's replies in my report where suitable in order to support different ideas, along with examples from her book.
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