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A guide for parents

Caring for an anxious child can be extremely difficult for a parent. Our guide describes common signs of anxiety and gives you information on how to spot signs of anxiety in children with intellectual disability. It also details specific anxiety disorders. It outlines the ways professionals assess anxiety and offers strategies you can use to help your child reduce their levels of anxiety.

 

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Anxiety: A guide for parents.
First published 2015. This edition 2023. Review date 2026.

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