Conor
3rd February, 2025
8 Year Old Boy with Anxiety & Attention Difficulties
Including Initial Psychological Evaluation, 5 months Play Based Psychotherapy and ADHD Diagnostic evaluation with recognised report.
06 Month
Conor is an 8-year-old living in County Clare. Teachers noticed he became excessively worried about separation from his parents, avoided participating in class activities, and found it difficult to maintain attention during lessons. At home he had frequent temper outbursts and significant bedtime resistance.
Initial Assessment A child psychologist conducted a structured developmental and behavioural assessment including parent interview using appropriate measures of anxiety and attention. Differential considerations included separation anxiety disorder and ADHD symptoms.
It was collaboratively determined a focussed ADHD assessment was warranted.
Tailored for children to teach coping skills and reframe fears.
(coaching and strategies) to build consistent routines, positive reinforcement, and graduated separations.
Conor was safely and gradually exposed to his parents absence under professional guidance
Conor and his parents continued monitoring outcomes for ongoing support.
Reduced separation anxiety: Conor was able to attend a full school day without tears on most days.
Improved concentration and classroom participation through behaviour plans and short activity breaks.
Fewer outbursts at home and improved bedtime routine after parent coaching
Separation anxiety disorder is a common anxiety disorder in children and can also occur in adults. It causes fear and anxiety centred on separation from a close attachment figure. It causes significant distress and interferes with daily life.
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