From Thoughts to Obsessions: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents - Tapa blanda

By far the best chapters are those derived from the author's clinical experience, particularly a good account of the significant social problems experienced by those with severe OCD. There is a helpful chapter on obsessive symptoms as part of normal development, and a reasonable account of differential diagnosis. He reviews some of his own ideas, such as that of co-existent `empathy disorder', which he describes in 25% of young people with OCD. Overall, the book displays the warmth and understanding that the author has for young people with OCD, describes the need for increased awareness and recognition of this illness, and would provide a reasonable starting point for someone learning about paediatric OCD. --European Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

It is a compact book, easy to understand and helpful as an overview of OCD. --Napot Journal

The book displays the warmth and understanding that the author has for young people with OCD, describes the need for increased awareness and recognition of this illness, and would provide a reasonable starting point for someone learning about paediatric OCD. This introductory book, richly illustrated with case examples, explains the nature and treatment of OCD in children and adolescents. Written for parents and relatives as well as doctors, teachers and other professionals working with this group of patients, this book defines OCD and forms a straightforward explanation of the symptoms, assessment procedures and treatment strategies. --Autism-Europe Link

Per Hove Thomsen is a specialist in child psychiatry who has, for a number of years, worked with the research and treatment of obsessive behaviour in children and adolescents. He is Head of the Research Centre at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital in Arhus, Denmark.