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8/6/2019 NS Separation Anxiety

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Separation Anxiety


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Normal Development

Its natural for your youngchild to feel anxious when

you say goodbye. It is a

normal stage ofdevelopment.

Emerges around 9 months ofage, peaks around 12-24

months, decreases between2 and 3 years of age, where

he is learning to negotiatehis independence.


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Normal Development

The child may cry when the

parent leaves because they

fear that the parent will be

gone forever. Then begins to cry when the

parent returns, because this

reminds the child of how he or

she felt when the parent left.

With understanding, patience,

and coping strategies, it can be

relieved.


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Temporary Symptoms

Refuse to go to school. They willdo almost anything to stay home.

Fighting about getting dressed orinto the car in the morning.

Reluctance to go to sleep becauseof the fear of being alone.

Having nightmares.

Feel ill, headache, stomachache,or vomitting at the time of

separation or before. Overly clingy. They may shadow

you around the house or cling toyour arm or leg if you attempt tostep out.


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Coping StrategiesBefore the School

Children do pick up on your

mood, so try to remain calm

and positive about your child

going to school.

Bring their familiar things or

toy that can bring comfort. A

teddy, bolster, doll.

Bring extra shirts.


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Coping StrategiesAt the Separation Time

Give a kiss and hug. Tell him

how much you love him,

youre waiting outside and

will be to pick him up soon.

Even if this makes the child

upset initially, but it creates

trust.

Have him to hold his familiar

things or toys.


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Coping StrategiesDuring the School Hour

Do not peep the classroom.

If you want to leave the

school, give your contactnumber to the Admin.


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Coping StrategiesAt the Dismissal

Always be there on time to

pick up your child.

Hug him and praise him.

Tell him how proud you

are.


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Coping StrategiesAfter the School

Minimize fears by limiting

scary TV show.

Never make fun of a child's

separation distress. Do not

scold child for it.


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Consistent Pattern

A consistent pattern of

arrival, separation &

dismissal will ease the

anxiety.

Dont underestimate the

importance of predictability

for children with separationproblems.


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Prepare for Regression

Separation Anxiety could be

happen again after a long

school holiday.

This is perfectly normal.

While upsetting, it's likely

just to last a day or two and

your child should go back tohis cheerful self at drop-off

time quickly.


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Five Fatal Mistakes

1. Tell lies to the child.

2. Sneaking out of the

classroom.3. Late for pick up.

4. Give in and skip school

or cancel all together.

5. Disagree between

spouse and in-laws.


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Questions & Answers

Separation will be done GRADUALLY

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