For schools and counselors
Supporting students with OCD at school
Teachers and school counselors are often the first to notice that something is going on. OCD in kids is easy to miss, because many children work hard to hide it.
We made a short, plain-language guide for school staff: what OCD can look like in the classroom, how to help without feeding it, and when to talk with a family.
OCD in the classroom: a one-page guide
Free PDF. Easy to print and share with colleagues.
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What the guide covers
Signs of OCD you might see in class
From slow work and erasing to frequent bathroom trips and distress after school.
What OCD is not
It is not perfectionism, laziness, or defiance.
Simple ways to help
Including going easy on reassurance and offering discreet support.
Raising concerns with a family
How to do it in a private, non-blaming way.
Working together
How we work with schools
For current clients
We work with teachers and school counselors on behalf of our clients. When a student is a current client, we only share information or coordinate with the school with a parent or guardian's written consent.
Worried about a student?
If the student is not yet a client, you are welcome to share this guide with the family, along with our short screener below. Parents can also download our free guide for parents.
Know a family who could use support?
Families can fill out our short screener, or call (404) 462-5533, to set up a free consultation.
If a student talks about hurting themselves, follow your school's safety protocol, and call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline).