How Does OCPD Affect Children?
A child with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) acts quite differently from a normal child, and differently as well from a person with OCD. The child usually focuses obsessively on keeping his surroundings orderly, has perfectionist tendencies, and lacks flexibility both socially and mentally. For example, the child might carefully arrange his toys, obsess about following rules, balk at the slightest change of schedule, and have difficulty completing homework assignments because of his need for perfection. You may also find that the child has difficulty making simple decisions, such as about what to eat for breakfast or what to wear to school.
