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Separation Anxiety
Part of normal development from about 7 months to 6 years
Nightmares with a separation theme
Headaches or stomach aches
Can't lose sight of his parent
Culminates around 10-18 months and usually ends around 3 years
Factors associated with persistent separation anxiety
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Impaired functioning associated with ADHD symptoms
Mothers dissatisfied with their marriage
Separation situations
Can be anxiety-provoking and/or avoided
Being alone in the house or in a room
Parent's delay
Bedtime
Going to school
Getting babysat
Sleep over at a friend's house, go on a school trip
Strategies that can be used by the child
Follow the parent
Transitional object (cuddly toy)
Distraction
School refusal
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