AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety

Is it autism or OCD? Sometimes the behaviors can look so similar, it’s hard to tell. In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I break down the key differences between autism and child OCD — and why understanding the distinction is crucial for getting the right support. You’ll learn: * Why repetitive behaviors show up in both autism and OCD (but for very different reasons) * How motivation, awareness, and sensory issues help differentiate the two * Why misdiagnosis can delay effective treatment * What to do if your child has both autism and OCD If you’re feeling confused or overwhelmed, you’re not alone — and getting clarity is the first step toward helping your child thrive. To learn more about how to support kids with OCD, regardless of an Autism diagnosis, check out my online course, How to Teach Kids to Crush OCD [http://www.atparentingsurvivalschool.com/p/child-ocd]. *** This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go to https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting [https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting] This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional. Parents, do you need more support?   🌸 Here’s are resources I offer parents 👇🏻❤️ Online classes for parents raising kids with anxiety and OCD: https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com [https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com/] Join the AT Parenting Community (A membership designed to support parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD): https://atparentingcommunity.com [https://atparentingcommunity.com/] Take one of my FREE webinars: www.Natashadaniels.com/webinars [https://www.natashadaniels.com/webinars] Check out my books:  www.Natashadaniels.com/books [https://www.natashadaniels.com/books] 🌸 Other social places I hang out: http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival  [http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival [http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival [http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival [http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

When you’re trying to support a child with OCD, communication is everything. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, we accidentally shut it down.  In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I’ll walk you through four common OCD communication stoppers—like punishing, over-rationalizing, or jumping straight into coaching—and explain why they backfire.  Learn how to foster open, supportive conversations about your child’s OCD that actually help your child feel heard and empowered. Listen to: Disgust-based OCD episode [https://www.anxioustoddlers.com/disgust-ocd-themes/] Register here [https://www.anxioustoddlers.com/disgust-ocd-themes/] for my free webinar on difficult behavior caused by anxiety or OCD. *** This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go to https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting [https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting] This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional. Parents, do you need more support?   🌸 Here’s are resources I offer parents 👇🏻❤️ Online classes for parents raising kids with anxiety and OCD: https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com [https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com/] Join the AT Parenting Community (A membership designed to support parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD): https://atparentingcommunity.com [https://atparentingcommunity.com/] Take one of my FREE webinars: www.Natashadaniels.com/webinars [https://www.natashadaniels.com/webinars] Check out my books:  www.Natashadaniels.com/books [https://www.natashadaniels.com/books] 🌸 Other social places I hang out: http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival  [http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival [http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival [http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival [http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Raising a child with anxiety or OCD can feel incredibly isolating. Parents often find themselves without the support, education, or guidance they desperately need. In this episode, I’m diving into the three key areas where parents struggle most—and how my AT Parenting Community is designed to fill those gaps. Here’s what we cover in this episode: * The crushing isolation that comes with parenting a child with anxiety or OCD—and how over a thousand parents from around the world are finding connection through our community. * The need for trusted education, including access to over $500 worth of self-paced courses, a huge library of recorded classes, and weekly live lessons created specifically for our members. * How to get real, evidence-based guidance, from messaging me directly in the app, to engaging with others, or getting support in our live parent and child support groups. You’ll also hear why therapists recommend our community as a powerful supplement to treatment, and why families who couldn’t access care find it to be a lifeline. Whether you’re here for one element—like our live support group calls—or the full experience, this community was built for you. Doors are closing Thursday, May 15th at 10pm PT. 🌸 Join us at: www.ATparentingcommunity.com [https://www.atparentingcommunity.com/] *** This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go to https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting [https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting] This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional. Parents, do you need more support?   🌸 Here’s are resources I offer parents 👇🏻❤️ Online classes for parents raising kids with anxiety and OCD: https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com [https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com/] Join the AT Parenting Community (A membership designed to support parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD): https://atparentingcommunity.com [https://atparentingcommunity.com/] Take one of my FREE webinars: www.Natashadaniels.com/webinars [https://www.natashadaniels.com/webinars] Check out my books:  www.Natashadaniels.com/books [https://www.natashadaniels.com/books] 🌸 Other social places I hang out: http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival  [http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival [http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival [http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival [http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

OCD thrives on urgency. The faster your child reacts to an intrusive thought, the more powerful OCD becomes. But what if your child learned to pause—even for a few seconds—before doing an OCD compulsion? In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to introduce the concept of “delay” as a gentle, approachable first step in helping your child take back control. You’ll learn how to teach it, what to expect, and why it works. Want to learn how to create an effective incentive plan? Listen to this podcast episode. [https://www.anxioustoddlers.com/work-on-anxiety-2/] Want more in-depth support? Register for my FREE video series: Survival Tools for Parents Raising Kids with Anxiety or OCD [http://www.atparentingsurvivalseries.com/] *** This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go to https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting [https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting] This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional. Parents, do you need more support?   🌸 Here’s are resources I offer parents 👇🏻❤️ Online classes for parents raising kids with anxiety and OCD: https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com [https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com/] Join the AT Parenting Community (A membership designed to support parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD): https://atparentingcommunity.com [https://atparentingcommunity.com/] Take one of my FREE webinars: www.Natashadaniels.com/webinars [https://www.natashadaniels.com/webinars] Check out my books:  www.Natashadaniels.com/books [https://www.natashadaniels.com/books] 🌸 Other social places I hang out: http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival  [http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival [http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival [http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival [http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Sara Conley, a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical manager at NOCD [https://www.treatmyocd.com/], to discuss a groundbreaking new study on virtual Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for children and teens with OCD. [https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/groundbreaking-results-children-teens-ocd-study] We explore the study’s powerful findings—including a 37.3% median reduction in OCD symptoms in just 13 sessions—and how virtual ERP therapy is changing the landscape of OCD treatment for families.  Dr. Conley shares how NOCD’s model brings accessible, evidence-based therapy directly into families’ homes, and why parent involvement is a key piece of successful treatment. We also talk about: * What makes virtual ERP different from in-person therapy *  How the NOCD app supports families between sessions * The importance of integrating therapy into real life without overwhelming families * How over 90% of American families with commercial health insurance can access NOCD’s treatment * What this study means for the future of OCD treatment and the broader mental health crisis in youth Whether your child is newly diagnosed or you’re already navigating OCD treatment, this episode offers encouragement, insights, and practical hope. To learn more about NOCD and how to access therapy: Visit www.treatmyocd.com [https://www.treatmyocd.com/] *** This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go to https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting [https://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting] This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional. Parents, do you need more support?   🌸 Here’s are resources I offer parents 👇🏻❤️ Online classes for parents raising kids with anxiety and OCD: https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com [https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com/] Join the AT Parenting Community (A membership designed to support parents raising kids with anxiety or OCD): https://atparentingcommunity.com [https://atparentingcommunity.com/] Take one of my FREE webinars: www.Natashadaniels.com/webinars [https://www.natashadaniels.com/webinars] Check out my books:  www.Natashadaniels.com/books [https://www.natashadaniels.com/books] 🌸 Other social places I hang out: http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival  [http://www.facebook.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival [http://www.pinterest.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival [http://www.instagram.com/ATparentingSurvival] http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival [http://www.twitter.com/Parentingsurvival] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.