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\nAn experienced educator or teacher, of course, in the very first days of meeting children will understand which of them has increased anxiety. However, before making final conclusions, it is necessary to observe the child who causes concern on different days of the week, during training and free activities (at recess, on the street), in communication with other children.<\/p>\n
To understand the child, to find out what he is afraid of, you can ask parents, educators (or subject teachers) to fill out a questionnaire form. The answers of adults will clarify the situation, help to trace the family history. And observation of the behavior of the child will confirm or refute your assumption.<\/p>\n
P. Baker and M. Alvord advise to take a closer look at whether the following signs are characteristic of the child’s behavior.<\/p>\n
Criteria for determining anxiety in a child.
\n1. Constant anxiety.<\/p>\n
2. Difficulty, sometimes inability to concentrate on anything.<\/p>\n
3. Muscle tension (for example, in the face, neck).<\/p>\n
4. Irritability.<\/p>\n
5. Sleep disorders.<\/p>\n
It can be assumed that the child is anxious if at least one of the criteria listed above is constantly manifested in his behavior.<\/p>\n
In order to identify an anxious child, the following questionnaire is also used (G. P. Lavrentyeva, T. M. Titarenko).<\/p>\n
Signs of anxiety:
\nAnxious child<\/p>\n
1. Cannot work for a long time without getting tired.<\/p>\n
2. It is difficult for him to focus on something.<\/p>\n
3. Any task causes unnecessary anxiety.<\/p>\n
4. During the performance of tasks, he is very tense, constrained.<\/p>\n
5. Feels embarrassed more often than others.<\/p>\n
6. Often talks about tense situations.<\/p>\n
7. As a rule, blushes in unfamiliar surroundings.<\/p>\n
8. Complains that he has terrible dreams.<\/p>\n
9. His hands are usually cold and wet.<\/p>\n
10. He often has an upset stool.<\/p>\n
11. Sweats profusely when excited.<\/p>\n
12. Does not have a good appetite.<\/p>\n
13. Sleeps restlessly, falls asleep with difficulty.<\/p>\n
14. Shy, many things cause him fear.<\/p>\n
15. Usually restless, easily upset.<\/p>\n
16. Often cannot hold back tears.<\/p>\n
17. Poorly tolerates waiting.<\/p>\n
18. Does not like to take on a new business.<\/p>\n
19. Not confident in himself, in his abilities.<\/p>\n
20. Afraid to face difficulties.<\/p>\n
Add up the number of “pluses” to get a total anxiety score.<\/p>\n
High anxiety – 15-20 points.<\/p>\n
Average – 7-14 points.<\/p>\n
Low – 1-6 points.<\/p>\n
In kindergarten, children often experience fear of separation from their parents. It must be remembered that at the age of two or three years, the presence of this trait is acceptable and understandable. But if a child in the preparatory group constantly cries when parting, does not take his eyes off the window, waiting every second for the appearance of his parents, special attention should be paid to this. The presence of fear of separation can be determined by the following criteria (P. Baker, M. Alvord).<\/p>\n
Separation anxiety criteria:
\n1. Recurrent excessive frustration, sadness at parting.<\/p>\n
2. Constant excessive worry about the loss, that the adult may feel bad.<\/p>\n
3. Constant excessive anxiety that some event will lead him to separation from his family.<\/p>\n
4. Permanent refusal to go to kindergarten.<\/p>\n
5. Constant fear of being alone.<\/p>\n
6. Constant fear of falling asleep alone.<\/p>\n
7. Constant nightmares in which the child is separated from someone.<\/p>\n
8. Constant complaints of malaise: headache, abdominal pain, etc. (Children with separation anxiety can actually get sick if they think too much about what is bothering them.)<\/p>\n
If at least three traits appeared in the behavior of the child within four weeks, then it can be assumed that the child really has this type of fear.<\/p>\n
How to help an anxious child.
\nWorking with an anxious child is fraught with certain difficulties and, as a rule, takes quite a long time.<\/p>\n
Experts recommend working with anxious children in three directions:<\/p>\n
1. Increasing self-esteem.<\/p>\n
2. Teaching a child the ability to manage himself in specific, most exciting situations.<\/p>\n
3. Relieve muscle tension.<\/p>\n
Consultation of a child psychologist in Rivne tel. 0677317265<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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