Case Study: Bibliotherapy and Extinction Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in a 5-Year-Old Boy - 02/09/11

ABSTRACT |
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for childhood obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, no case studies of children younger than 7 years old have been published. This case report describes a 5-year-old boy with severe OCD. Treatment consisted of parent-and teacher-directed extinction of compulsive reassurance-seeking, and bibliotherapy with an age-appropriate book on OCD. Compulsive behavior decreased rapidly and remained at a low level through the remainder of treatment. At posttreatment and at 1-and 3-month follow-up assessments, the patient’s OCD symptoms were markedly improved. This report suggests that very young children may respond well to brief CBT.
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Vol 40 - N° 9
P. 1111-1114 - septembre 2001 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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