ABSTRACT
Mild levels of obsessive-compulsive and repetitive behaviours are surprisingly common and usually disappear over time. The repetitive behaviour patterns are usually gradually replaced with more flexible and imaginative ways of behaving. Sometimes obsessive, compulsive and repetitive behaviour can be a sign that a child has developmental delay or learning difficulties. Obsessions and compulsions and repetitive behaviour often appear to increase in frequency and intensity when a person is under or has been under significant stress. If obsessive, compulsive and repetitive behaviour appears to be increasing, have a look at what might be upsetting Professionals' child at the present. Repetitive behaviours can isolate a child from the normal social world. In all cases it is vital to try to understand Professionals' child's current experience and to find ways to increase Professionals' child's social skills and self-confidence. Bedwetting and soiling can start again in children who have been fully dry or clean.
