Neuropsychological Profiles of Pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Investigating the Neuropsychological Profile of Youth With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

The neuropsychological profiles of children treated with standard CBT for OCD are evaluated.

The neuropsychological profiles of children treated with standard CBT for the treatment of OCD will be compared at pre-treatment and post-treatment. Children between the ages of 8 and 16 years who have a primary diagnosis of OCD will be participants. Treatment will last 12 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children 8-16 years old who have a primary diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

• Risk of suicidal or homicidal behavior
• Presence of another psychological disorder as the primary disorder
• Psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Thought Disorder, Uncontrolled ADHD, Eating Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, School refusal behavior characterized by missing more than 25% of days in most recent term, does not speak English, youth does not have at least one parent who speaks English