Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Sue Scheff: ADHD and Aniexty


Is ADHD causing your child’s anxiety? Or could an anxiety disorder be to blame? Symptom and treatment information.


Free ADHD handout from ADDitude Magazine


Moderate anxiety - when taking a test or performing in a school play - is normal and healthy. But if your child’s anxiety is more severe and commonplace, you may fear that an anxiety disorder is to blame. ADDitude has made it easier to understand anxiety with this quick comparison sheet that will help you understand the symptoms and treatment of anxiety disorder vs. ADHD. Contents include…

Common symptoms of anxiety disorder in childrenAn explanation of primary vs. secondary anxiety in children with ADHDEffective treatment options for children with primary or secondary anxiety