

Is it Autism or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
REPETITIVE BEHAVIORS "Johnny" is 13 years old, and his parents bring him in to our practice for a psychological evaluation. His parents are concerned that he might have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). They report he engages in repetitive behaviors (washing hands) and is very rigid about things such as having his own set of dishes and eating utensils that no one else is allowed to use. Johnny does not have many friends and is viewed as “weird” by his classmates. He also shows