CHILD GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING * 1 HOUR * LEVEL 2
Easing Separation AnxietySeparation Anxiety Disorder |
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Separation is a normal part of each child’s development and is typically nothing to be worried about. Unfortunately there are some situations where separation anxiety is no longer typical and warrants a closer look. Approximately 4-5% of children suffer from separation anxiety disorder which includes symptoms such as interruption of sleep, refusal of going places, physical symptoms and more. After about age three, separation anxiety should subside for the most part, but may still occur during times of stress or uncertainty. It should not be a part of everyday life, though.
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There are many factors that can cause separation anxiety disorder. Some of these include:
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