Show Notes
OCD and autism can look surprisingly similar from the outside, especially when it comes to rigid routines and repetitive behaviors. But the reason behind the behavior can be very different: someone with autism may eat the same breakfast every morning because the routine feels comfortable, while someone with OCD may feel they have to do it because something bad could happen if they don’t.
In this video, Dr. Patrick McGrath explains where OCD and autism overlap, how to tell them apart, and why understanding what’s actually driving the behavior matters for getting the right treatment and support.
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