Does my 4 year old have ocd?!
Question: My daughter always lines her dolls, crayons or any multiple items in a row. It that a sign of ocd? should I be concerned?
Answers: My daughter always lines her dolls, crayons or any multiple items in a row. It that a sign of ocd? should I be concerned?
I don't think so at all. My son did that, and I have seen and heard of a lot of children doing that. They are differentiating between the colors, shapes, and other differences. I think it is a sign that she is very intelligent. Remember too-she probably sees you organizing things and is mimicking your actions.
NO, can be just normal play- aspergers syndrome children tend to do this a lot-
does she interact with other children?
eat lots of different kinds of food-
is she happy when her routine is changed?
I have a 7yo with OCD and social anxiety disorder.
From a young age he developed a fascination with keys.
I don't believe that lining up items necessarily shows OCD. It may be that your daughter is developing organisational skills and is differentiating between the items.
It often happens as part of the learning process.
I would take it as a good sign that she is progressing well.
If you are concerned certainly see a GP or specialist however at this stage I don't think you have reason to be concerned.
If anything you should be applauded as a parent for noticing these things :)
Good luck
I think she is probably learning to organize...or possibly trying to mimic counting and lining things up makes it easier for her to keep track. My daughter at age two started that with everything...and I wondered until i heard her softly mimicking the rhythm of counting.
She has turned out to be brilliant at math and tested as a "gifted" child.
Not really trying to brag...just reassure you that there may be nothing wrong.
If you are really uneasy have her evaluated. The earlier detected...the better AND the easier it is to treat.
I wish you and her the very best of luck in this life.
Actually that sounds more like what I have - autism or Asperger Syndrome. Get her to a child psychologist and have her tested.
not really sound like ocd.. But does she have sensory issues( ie smells things, touches everything, sensitive to loud noises), does she seem not to make eye contact, is she speeking yet? It sounds more like autism spectrum disorder, rather PDD-NOS, autism, or aspergers.. if she has these symtoms, talk to her pediatrician.