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What is Separation Anxiety Disorder?

The following may be symptoms of separation anxiety disorder in children:

• excessive anxiety about separation from home or caregiver
• excessive worry about loss of or harm to caregiver
• school reluctance or refusal
• fear of being alone or without adults
• fear of sleeping without caregiver nearby
• nightmares about separation
• complaints of physical symptoms when away from caregiver