Dislike for crowds
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Dislike for crowds is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of two conditions: Anxiety and Autism.
For kids diagnosed with Anxiety, Dislike for crowds is one of three symptoms related to Social Anxiety according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Social Anxiety among kids with Anxiety are:
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Dislike for crowds
When parents mention Dislike for crowds they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Not making eye contact | Often | 1 mention |
| Obsession, fixation, or strong interest | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Dislike for crowds
How common is Dislike for crowds?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 35.51% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Dislike for crowds.
Percentage of kids with Dislike for crowds by year of age
This is based on a survey of 1025 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Dislike for crowds “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 8% | 37 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 8% | 38 mentions |
| Weekly | 12% | 58 mentions |
| Monthly | 12% | 59 mentions |
| Annually | 8% | 37 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 12% | 56 mentions |
| Once | 4% | 19 mentions |
| Never | 37% | 179 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 8% | 84 mentions |
| Severe | 9% | 95 mentions |
| Moderate | 18% | 185 mentions |
| Mild | 21% | 214 mentions |
| Not at All | 44% | 446 mentions |