4.5.1.4 - Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
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Practice Questions
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What is Separation Anxiety Disorder?
💡 Hint: Relate it to feelings of fear when away from parents.
Is some separation anxiety considered normal?
💡 Hint: Think about how young kids react when separated.
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What characterizes Separation Anxiety Disorder?
💡 Hint: Focus on the primary feeling associated with SAD.
True or False: All children experience extreme anxiety when separated from caregivers.
💡 Hint: Consider the developmental perspective.
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John is a 7-year-old who begins to cry when his mother leaves for work, which escalates to stomach aches and difficulty sleeping. Evaluate John's symptoms and determine whether he might be diagnosed with SAD, considering the developmental context.
💡 Hint: Assess the frequency and duration of John’s reactions.
Assuming a child undergoes therapy for SAD, design a basic treatment plan that involves both therapy and parental support, detailing the recommended actions.
💡 Hint: Think about steps that can ease the child’s fear while empowering parents.
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