Signs & Symptoms

• The child may develop physical symptoms such as headaches or stomachaches on school days.
• Seek to escape uncomfortable peer interactions and/or academic performance situations such as test-taking or oral presentations.
• Seek to receive attention from significant others outside of school.
• Develop physical symptoms such as headaches or stomachaches on school days.

Some common fears are:

• Being separated from caregivers
• Riding on the bus
• Eating in the cafeteria
• Using the school bathroom
• Being called on in class
• Changing for gym
• Interacting with other children or teachers
• Being picked on by peers or older children
• Concerns about academic performance
• Fear of a teacher or bully