Anxiety in children

Strong or lasting worry that starts to get in the way of everyday life. It is common in children, and very common alongside autism and ADHD.

Applies across the UK

All children feel worried and anxious at times. Anxiety becomes something to act on when it is strong, sticks around, and gets in the way of school, friendships, sleep or family life. It is very common alongside autism Autism Autism is a difference in how the brain develops. It shapes how an autistic child sees and experiences the world, how they communicate, and how they respond to things like noise, light and touch. Read the full definition of Autism and ADHD ADHD ADHD is a difference in the way a child's brain works. It affects how they pay attention, how much energy they have, and how easily they act on impulse. Read the full definition of ADHD , and each can feed the other. Sometimes a referral for an autism or ADHD assessment comes back with anxiety support offered instead. Help for anxiety can be genuinely useful, so it is worth taking. It is also fair to ask what happens next about the original question if the worries do not settle once support is in place.

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