Anxiety Disorder:

• Provide medication management with board certified psychiatrists that specialize in working with children and adolescents.
• Break tasks down into smaller steps at home and at school to reduce stress.
• Teach student to recognize physical anxiety cues.
• Help student identify and practice skills that reduce anxiety such as deep breathing, counting, relaxation techniques, and taking a time out.
• Support student with positive self-talk.
• Shore up student's strengths and resiliency factors to help build confidence in her ability to work with her anxiety.
• Provide support to the family in understanding and helping their daughter manage her anxiety to prepare for transition home.
• Reduce anxiety through a structured and consistent environment.