11 yr old son newly diagnosed with IED, GAD, OCD, motor tics

2 weeks ago my son was diagnosed with IED GAD OCD ODD and motor tics. He also scored very low on his reasoning and logic, and verbal skills. Sensitive to sensory due to the GAD.... I could go on. We are currently working with a therapist, are resources are limited in the area we live. CBT And medication were suggested. I'm hesitant to due medication, and there are no CBTherapists in our area.

This is all so incredibly new and foreign to my DH and I. Can anyone recommend books or websites that were especially helpful to you. We want so much to help him, it's hard to know what to do in difficult times. He is such an amazing and fun boy.

Hi there, With all of those diagnosis's I wouldn't recommend trying to handle the issues yourself, it is best dealt with, with the help of a therapist. CBT is one of the most recommended treatment modalities for OCD and GAD. Most therapist have at least some training in CBT, however some have more than others. If you are willing to settle for this, then finding a therapist who does CBT should not be too difficult, however it can be more difficult to find a "Certified" or specialist therapist in the area of CBT.

If you are looking for a good online resource related to many physical and mental health issues for kids-teens, try this one, which I often recommend to parents: http://kidshealth.org

Hello,

I would suggest that you Google, the Tourette Syndrome Association and also look at the website for the Yale Child Study Center in New Haven, CT.
I hope this helps.

Best Regards