Machine generated contents note: Introduction
James's Story
Part 1
What is Childhood Anxiety?
I. Typical Developmental Milestones and Traditional Childhood Anxiety
a. Statistics on childhood anxiety
II. Types of Anxiety
a. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
b. Panic Disorder
c. Separation Anxiety Disorder
d. Social Anxiety Disorder
e. Selective Mutism
f. Specific Phobias
III. Causes of Anxiety
a. Genetics
b. Brain Chemistry
c. Life Situations
d. Learned Behaviors
e. Physical Health
IV. Anxiety Symptoms
a. Physical
b. Behavioral
c. Cognitive
V. Anxiety Triggers
a. Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
VI. Trauma, ACEs, and Anxiety
Part 2
Dealing with Childhood Anxiety and Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom
I. Assessment and Evaluation Process for Anxiety
a. Screening
b. Referral
c. Assessment
II. Anxiety Treatments
a. Play-based therapy
b. Cognitive behavioral therapy
c. Medication
III. Co-Morbidities with Anxiety
a. Autism
b. ADHD
c. Depression
d. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
e. Oppositional Deficiency Disorder
f. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
IV. Partnering with Parents
a. Guiding Parents through the Evaluation Process
b. Chronic Sorrow
c. Parent Education
V. Classroom Interventions
a. Creating Routines
b. Calming Strategies
c. Creating Safe Spaces
d. Zones of Regulation
e. Incredible 5-Point Scale
f. Accommodations for Social Anxiety
g. 504s and IEPs
VI. Strategies to Avoid
a. Excessive Reassurance
b. Showing Frustration
c. Allowing a Child to Hide from Fears
d. Lack of Collaboration with Family.