A new computer simulation using avatars to simulate various social experiences is being tested by researchers at the University of Central Florida and Virtually Better, the Atlanta-based manufacturer. This computer simulation helps children with social anxiety disorders learn and practice skills needed to interact with classmates and make friends.
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is more than shyness. It impacts a child’s ability to make friends, answer questions in class or fit in with their...
Traditional treatment for children with anxiety includes cognitive behavioral therapy and medication if needed. During the course of... Read more »
When children suffer from anxiety disorder, their school performance may also suffer. Anxiety symptoms can show up in school in many... Read more »
Section 504 for Children with Anxiety Section 504 is a civil rights law, used to make sure children with disabilities are not... Read more »
The days when it was thought children could not truly experience anxiety or depression have passed. We now accept that the roots of anxiety... Read more »
It is normal for children to worry. Most worry about the first day of school, taking an important test, or speaking in front of the... Read more »
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Diagnosing ADHD in ChildrenThere is no single test to diagnose ADHD. A doctor will make a diagnosis based on a physical exam, history of behavior,... Read more »
The holiday season is upon us and so begins a season of fun and excitement. For some, shopping for gifts becomes a family tradition, taking hours to... Read more »
The holiday season with shopping, preparations and many social events can be stressful for adults, but can be times of high anxiety for children as... Read more »
Children and teens can suffer from anxiety disorder. For these children, school can be a stressful place. Starting in the early grades, children... Read more »
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