Is It Autism or OCD? Experts Say We May Be Getting It Wrong

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:police_car_light: Are we misdiagnosing autism? The number of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder has skyrocketed in recent years — but some experts warn that many of these cases might actually be undiagnosed Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Both conditions share similar outward behaviors, but they’re rooted in very different causes. In this video, we break down how OCD can easily be mistaken for autism, what signs to watch for, and why getting the diagnosis right is so critical for a child’s future.  :brain: Learn the crucial difference between autism and OCD :bar_chart: Understand why misdiagnosis is more common than you think :light_bulb: Hear insights from leading experts like Dr. Rebecca Mannis and Dr. Zishan Khan :magnifying_glass_tilted_left: Discover the emotional and psychological cost of getting it wrong WooGlobe Ref : WGA998260 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00What if the autism diagnosis surge isn't just about better awareness,

00:04but a massive misdiagnosis?

00:06Right now, 1 in 31 American children is diagnosed with autism.

00:10But experts warn, some of those kids might actually have OCD.

00:14Autism and OCD can look shockingly similar.

00:17Both involve repetitive behaviors.

00:20Both can affect social skills.

00:22But under the surface, they're completely different.

00:25Autism is a developmental condition.

00:27OCD is driven by anxiety and intrusive thoughts.

00:30Here's the twist.

00:32A child lining up toys for comfort may have autism.

00:35But if they do it because it doesn't feel just right, that's classic OCD.

00:39And it gets trickier.

00:41Many kids actually have both.

00:43Studies show up to 37% of autistic kids may also meet the criteria for OCD.

00:48This overlap leads to misdiagnosis.

00:51Which means some children may be getting the wrong treatment.

00:54Experts say diagnosis needs more than a checklist.

00:57It takes a deep look at a child's inner world.

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