Children’s Anxiety Checklist
Use The
following check list to observe your child. This list should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health. This only a guide/reference. Please seek professional help if you have concerns.
o Constant worry about things that might happen
(What if I fall down again, what if my sister
gets really sick again and has to go to the hospital?)
o Anger more often than usual
(He looked at me!! I hate him! Why is he
looking at me?!)
o Perfectionism
(balling up a piece of paper because of a simple fixable mistake to redo it. Upset when something is not done the way they want or expected.)
(balling up a piece of paper because of a simple fixable mistake to redo it. Upset when something is not done the way they want or expected.)
o Poor memory and concentration
(forgetting to do a task you told them to do
not that long ago, or asking you what you told the child to do more than once,
completing a task incorrectly after being provided specific/simple
instructions.)
o Aggression (verbal and physical)
(destructive on purpose, hitting, kicking, biting, pushing, threats, etc)
(destructive on purpose, hitting, kicking, biting, pushing, threats, etc)
o Pessimistic or negative thinking often
(Mommy might get hurt, my teacher is going to give me an F, What if a tornado comes??)
(Mommy might get hurt, my teacher is going to give me an F, What if a tornado comes??)
o Restlessness, irritability, tantrums
(Unable to get a good night’s sleep, upset
often over things that may seem silly to you)
o Opposition and defiance
(Refusing to do what they are told, testing
boundaries, responding “NO!” often)
o Crying
(again… upset
often over things that may seem silly to you)
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o Avoidance
(He or she will not go to place, specifically
public places or places they have never been to. Scared of new situations) (ex:
Excited about a friend’s party until the time comes to go to the party, then
refusing to go.)
o Sleep patterns/routine changes
(difficulty falling asleep, trouble sleeping
the entire night, nightmares, refusing to go to bed etc)
o Clinginess or fear of separation
(crying, screaming or throwing a tantrum when
you attempt to leave, even if only for a moment)
o Procrastination
(“I’ll do it later” “I’ll do it in a minute” “Can I do that tomorrow.”)
(“I’ll do it later” “I’ll do it in a minute” “Can I do that tomorrow.”)
o Physical complaints
(stomachaches, feeling tired, headaches,
fatigue, sore throat, tightness or tension)
o Withdrawal from activities and family interactions
(family outings or get-togethers appear to
cause uneasiness or stress for the child.)
o Eating patterns/habits have changed
(Hoarding food in room or secret places, won’t eat in front of others, refusing to eat certain types of foods.)
(Hoarding food in room or secret places, won’t eat in front of others, refusing to eat certain types of foods.)
o Over-exaggerating
(I always get into trouble because of other people, I am always last)
(I always get into trouble because of other people, I am always last)
o Rigidity and inflexibility, self-criticism,
guilty thoughts, etc.
(I can’t do that. No, I didn’t try it but I know I can’t.)
(I can’t do that. No, I didn’t try it but I know I can’t.)
If you have checked 5 or more of these symptoms
it may be time for you to seek professional guidance from your child’s primary
care doctor for how to proceed with diagnosis and/or treatment.
Your child’s pediatrician may
refer you to a specialist for further assessment/evaluation
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