Social Fears. Are any of the following a problem for your child: shyness, difficulty meeting new people, difficulty joining groups, difficulty making new friends, avoids interactions with peers, doesn't like to be the center of attention, worries about what other people think about him/her, worries about what she/he is wearing, avoids speaking to others, is scared of asking or answering questions in class, worries about being laughed at. If so, your child may have social anxiety.
Specific Fears. Are any of the following a problem for your child: avoiding specific things he/she might be afraid of, intense fear of the dark, heights, insects, animals, doctors, dentists, storms, or water. If so, your child may have a phobia.
Separation Fears. Are any of the following a problem for your child: worrying about getting lost, getting upset when mom or dad leaves the house, avoiding school, refusing to sleep in their own bed, complains about feeling sick when separated from mom or dad, afraid something is going to happen to mom or dad. If so, your child may have separation anxiety.
Obsessive-Compulsive Fears. Are any of the following a problem for your child: doing something silly over and over again, complains that thoughts are getting "stuck" in her/his mind, worrying about germs or being dirty, doing things in a certain order, doing things perfectly, engaging in rituals, getting upset if routine is disrupted. If so, your child may have OCD.
Generalized Worries. Are any of the following a problem for your child: worrying about making mistakes, difficulty taking tests, worrying about schoolwork or performance at school, worrying about money or bills, worrying about health or safety, fear about new situations, asks a lot of questions or seeks reassurance, worries a lot after seeing a scary movie or news story. If so, your child may have GAD.
Panic Fears. Are any of the following a problem for your child: has sudden panic attacks out of the blue, avoids activities that might make him/her breathless, thinks that he/she is dying or something is physically wrong, is scared of having panic or anxiety attacks. If so, your child may have panic disorder.
Post-Traumatic Fears. Are any of the following a problem for your child: experienced a traumatic event, has bad dreams about a traumatic event, can't stop thinking about a traumatic event, becomes upset when thinking about a traumatic event, avoids situations that reminds him/her of a traumatic event, is jumpy or irritable. If so, your child may have PTSD.
Behavioral Problems. Are any of the following a problem for your child: frequent temper tantrums, hitting, kicking, biting, screaming, oppositional behavior, trouble paying attention, arguing, trouble following rules, getting in trouble at school, difficulty following directions, difficulty sitting still. If so, your child may have a behavioral problem.