My DS (9) suffers from anxiety and low self esteem. He's been assessed by a child psychologist who said he was borderline autistic and that I should seek the advice of an Occupational Therapist to help him with his mild Dyspraxia.
He is very routine led and has to have things just so. That I could deal with but in he last two weeks he has started washing his hands every time he touches anything he considers dirty (he lets the dog slobber all over his face though and isn't concerned about that!), things like towels that have been used or touched a part of his body, my underwear e.g., if he accidentally brushes his hand against my bra strap when I'm giving him a hug, if he's touched his own face, etc. It's happening up to 30 times a day, so much so the skin between his fingers is starting to peel.
Any ideas what I can do to help him stop?
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Compulsive behaviour coping strategies for 9 year old boy
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shaddupayouface · 23/08/2019 10:26
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