Seperation anxiety in a 7 year old?

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My son has always been anxious..nervous. Thats him. but untill now he has dealt with it well, with my guidence and encouragement. NOW...it seems to me he has developed SA. He doens't fight to not go to school...says he doen't want to go but goes. He cries when I drop him off..no hysterics just silent tears): He cries alot in school...tears no outbursts. He sais he misses me in school. Has been having trouble going to sleep, needs me to be with him..needs!!! He is so anxious if I wont stay were he know I am at bedtime. He wants me to sit on the couch so he can see me from his door. If i do its ok..ok not good. If I am not there when he looks, he gets upset. He has SA out of no where. How dO I help him deal with this? It is getting worse@!

Update:

Thanks...I know he does't have a form of Autism. He does have sensory issues which I have read could lead to anxiety issues. which he def. has. the sensory has gotten ALOT better..actually has come on abit(noise) with this new thing that he has going on. I am almost positive it is SA.

Update 2:

Willow O I love your idea, I will give it a try!

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

wellif you have had him tested, an are sure about it just a sensory issue...

i would giv ehim a object... not a picture, but show him 2 glass beads or 2 rocks youve painted a solid color...  or a neck lace ...  or whatever YOUR willing to carry also

sit him down aknowlage his SA, tell him you love him very dearly but its impssible to be togeather every second of the day...  in our hearts we will always be connected, and to remind you heres____  and i have one to, you keep yours and ill keep mine and when were apeart we are still together...



this worked for my cousin who was having a major SA from his mother at age 8, she got matching necklaces  and they both wore there for YEARS...  and when he out grew that, he kept the necklace in a safe place and would wear it on her birthday or mothers day...

momof3boys · Answer

You will need to take him to a psychiatrist/psychologist or councling to see where it is all coming from.  My son was diagnosed with PDD-NOS they said he seems to have a form of Autism probably Aspergers.  He is like you have described your son.

Tyra · Answer

I think this is sweet haha :] I'm not sure how to deal with it, you may have to consult a doctor because you never know what triggered it, something in your situation or whatever.

Germy · Answer

Maybe find a better school or a better teacher.  This would really bother me.  Did you tell the school counselor?

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Seperation anxiety in a 7 year old?

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