In this discussion, Natalia Ayesa, a therapist and co-founder of the Kairos Wellness Collective, delves into the complexities of OCD in children diagnosed with ADHD. She dismantles common misconceptions, highlighting that avoidance is often the primary compulsion. By sharing personal anecdotes, Natalia illustrates the intertwined challenges of intrusive thoughts and anxiety. She emphasizes the need for specialized treatment strategies, including exposure response prevention therapy, to support neurodivergent children effectively.
