Supporting Children with OCD and autism

When a child experiences both autism and OCD, even everyday routines can start to feel overwhelming — for them, and for the whole family.

The routines, the reassurance, the exhaustion — you all feel it.

This online session from Calm Mind Solutions is designed to help parents and carers understand how these two conditions overlap — and to offer clear, compassionate strategies for supporting your child at home, school, and beyond.

You’ll learn:

• How autism and OCD can interact and intensify one another
• Common triggers and patterns to look out for
• How to respond to rituals, distress, or repetitive behaviours calmly and effectively
• Practical emotional regulation tools for home and school
• Ways to look after your own wellbeing while supporting your child

Who it’s for:

• Parents and carers of children who have both autism and OCD
• Families seeking to understand and manage the overlap between the two
• Professionals who support children with dual diagnoses (teachers, SENCOs, therapists)

What to expect:

This is a warm, practical session — no jargon, no judgement. You’ll gain insights into how autism and OCD affect each other, and take away real-world strategies to help your child (and yourself) feel calmer, more confident, and more in control.