Anxiety disorders facts and details

Going to schools is usually an exiting and enjoyable event for young children but to some it brings fear and panic. Refusal to go to school often begins after a vacation or holidays or a brief illness. It may also follow a stressful event such as death of relative, change in school or change in house.

Children may excessively cry and cling to mothers. They may complain of headache, stomachache just before leaving for school. These symptoms subside after the child is allowed to stay home, only to reappear next morning before school. Refusal to go to school often begins after a vacation or holidays or brief illness. It may also follow a stressful event like death or relative change in school or change of house.

Children with separation anxiety have difficulty going to sleep, have unrealistic fears of animals, ghosts, being alone in the dark. Persistent fears, if not attended to, can lead to long-term serious development problems. Parents should not hesitate to seek professional help. Most children can be successfully helped with counseling.

Learning disabilities

A common reason for poor academic performance for children is specific learning disability. A child with learning disability is bright, can follow instructions, concentrate and is good to home. Yet child is not able to read or write without mistakes.  Some children also have trouble sitting still and paying attention. Learning disabilities are caused by nervous system defects in receiving, processing or communicating information. These children are likely to get frustrated and develop low self-esteem.