Anxiety in social situations
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Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Anxiety in social situations
When parents mention Anxiety in social situations they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Shyness or social anxiety | Often | 22 mentions |
| Repetitive movement or behavior | Often | 3 mentions |
| Depression | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Nervousness | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Anxiety | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty regulating emotions | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Dislike for loud noises | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Easily upset | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Itching | Sometimes | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Anxiety in social situations
Anxiety in social situations starts at the following ages...
How to read this chart
0 years old
Amount of children: 1%
1 years old
Amount of children: 0%
2 years old
Amount of children: 0%
3 years old
Amount of children: 2%
4 years old
Amount of children: 1%
5 years old
Amount of children: 1%
6 years old
Amount of children: 1%
7 years old
Amount of children: 2%
8 years old
Amount of children: 1%
9 years old
Amount of children: 2%
10 years old
Amount of children: 3%
11 years old
Amount of children: 2%
12 years old
Amount of children: 2%
13 years old
Amount of children: 1%
14 years old
Amount of children: 2%
15 years old
Amount of children: 3%
16 years old
Amount of children: 2%
17 years old
Amount of children: 1%
average 10 years 5 months old
Percentage of kids with Anxiety in social situations by year of age
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Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 6% | 9 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 14% | 23 mentions |
| Weekly | 26% | 42 mentions |
| Monthly | 12% | 19 mentions |
| Annually | 8% | 13 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 14% | 23 mentions |
| Once | 1% | 1 mention |
| Never | 18% | 29 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 4% | 7 mentions |
| Severe | 19% | 30 mentions |
| Moderate | 19% | 31 mentions |
| Mild | 38% | 61 mentions |
| Not at All | 19% | 30 mentions |
Care of Anxiety in social situations
Less common approaches...
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Therapy / Counseling | Positive4 of 5 | Read 2 comments |
| 2Occupational Therapy | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Applied behavior analysis (ABA) | Neutral3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Light therapy (phototherapy) | Neutral3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Speech Therapy | Neutral3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 6Medication (general) | Negative2 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Discussion of Anxiety in social situations
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