Year 13 boy just told us he has OCD and it’s impacting his focus/ grades hugely. What can he do to help him focus on his Alevel revision?

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His grades are all over the place and was supposed to be looking at As, just had report and current grades Cs.Has been struggling to focus in class and at home. Came too us and asked for help. So we’re thinking making a timetable. Chunking it up, going for a run each evening, flash cards ….Subjects are physics and maths which he is naturally good at and chemistry which he is less so but can achieve well.He says when he can focus and do what he should he does well but has been struggling recently. Has had a shit couple of years with life events.

Is he suffering with intrusive thoughts and those are stopping him focusing? Otherwise it doesn't sound like OCD to me either. Sounds like possible autistic procrastination, possible ADD and/or issues with executive function. Mine with ASD struggles hugely with organisation due to issues with executive function and procrastination. Once he starts though he is generally ok.

Some really good suggestions. Thank you. Yes there are intrusive thoughts but I do think there is
a possibility of ASC.

OP - apologies- I did miss an update. 💐

My daughter had an original diagnosis of ocd and now asd. She most likely has ocd rituals, etc, due to anxiety caused by having asd. I’m guessing your son could be experiencing similar as it’s increasing with exam stress too.