Are these Child Anxiety Symptoms?

My daughter fidgets, sings and isimpulsive -
are these child anxiety symptoms?

Anxiety Question:

Are these child anxiety symptoms?

I met with the teacher today. My eight-year-old daughter fidgets, sings, is impulsive, doesn't pay attention.

I had her evaluated for ADHD when she was in Kindergarten and the pediatrician said she had it slightly. But then in 1st and 2nd grade the teacher's didn't seem to press the issue, so neither did we.

Should I take her back to the pediatrician, or maybe to a psychiatrist? I just remember wanting to kill myself in fourth grade and I don't want my daughter to feel that way.

Anxiety Answer:

There are a few steps you can take with your daughter to determine is these are child anxiety symptoms.

First, I would have the resource room teacher evaluate her.

Next, have the school psychologist test her as well.

Once you have the results then sit down with the team and brainstorm. What would be in her best interest? There are schools that are more equipped and would be better to accommodate her needs.

However, I feel you need to make sure she has a learning disability before you have her labeled with child anxiety. This will follow her through her school career and into college.

This must be done in a positive way so that your daughter will not feel she is different. This is very important for her self-esteem.

I'm a therapist and I work with special needs children as well as children with behavior issues. I know how this affect children, being positive and upbeat about this will make her feel the same.

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