Information and Resource for Parents and Schools about School Anxiety / EBSA

Research suggests that we can help children feel less anxious by finding way to increase their confidence in their ability to cope with the dangers they predict will befall them. One way we can do this is by helping them to recognise their strengths. But how do we do this? 

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Have you ever heard of spoon theory? It’s an idea that was originally applied to people with chronic fatigue, but I think it’s also a fun and easily understandable metaphor that can be used to support young people with school anxiety, particularly those on the autistic spectrum.

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In a previous article I gave some suggestions for what to say to your child when their anxiety had sent them spiralling into fight-fight response.  By empathising with them, validating their feelings and offering your support, you help your child feel understood and more in control.  ...

One of the reasons why the start of a new school year can be challenging for children with school anxiety because the support they had last year that helped them feel safe (that great relationship with the class teaching assistant, a teacher who understood them inside out, or supportive...