Separation Anxiety Disorder
treatments
Psychotherapy for separation anxiety
Psych Central
When you can't help your child get over separation anxiety disorder, outside help will be necessary. The most commonly used treatments can be found here.
Bringing parents and kids together
Child Anxiety Network
When therapy is used to improve the interaction between child and parent, separation anxiety disorder can be greatly reduced.
symptoms
Filling out this questionnaire can help you determine if your child is experiencing separation anxiety disorder. Come back for tips and treatment advice!
How much anxiety is normal?
Psych Central
When separation anxiety interferes with your child's well-being, it becomes separation anxiety disorder. This page lists specific symptoms for which to watch out.
Screaming and crying isn't the only sign
Health Square
As the list of symptoms on this pages shows, quiet brooding is also a sign of separation anxiety disorder. Scroll down for signs that it's time to call a doctor.
They're too old for this
Medicine Net
Most babies and toddlers go through phases of separation anxiety, but older kids shouldn't experience it often. If they do, it signifies a more serious problem.
self-help
When you've tried everything
Baby Center
Does it seem like nothing you do helps your child with his separation anxiety disorder? This page gives tips to parents who are at wit's end.
This video explains the difference between supporting your child and encouraging his or her separation anxiety disorder during drop-off time.
Solutions for a temporary problem
American Academy of Pediatrics
Usually separation anxiety disorder is nothing more than a phase that babies go through. Even so, these tips can help both you and your baby.
causes
Causes, symptoms and prevention
Help Guide
This overview covers it all, teaching you what separation anxiety disorder is and what you can do to prevent and cope with it.
A sudden refusal to go to school
Blue Suit Mom
When a child gets quite sick and stays home from school, he might show signs of separation anxiety disorder once he's well. Find out what should be done about this.
When no one else will do
Dr Greene
With separation anxiety disorder, a child can suddenly cry around familiar caregivers, grandparents or even a parent! Don't despair: As this resource explains, it will pass soon.

