Self-assessment

School Anxiety Screen

A gentle screen for school-related anxiety. If most are 'often,' talk to a child clinician.

  1. Does your child complain of stomach aches or headaches on school mornings?
  2. Does your child resist getting out of bed for school but not on weekends?
  3. Does your child cry, freeze, or panic at drop-off?
  4. Does your child ask repetitive questions about what will happen at school?
  5. Has your child started asking to stay home in the past month?
  6. Does your child report feeling sick at school but the nurse can't find anything?
  7. Has your child's appetite changed on school days?
  8. Does your child have trouble falling asleep on Sunday nights?
  9. Does your child mention specific worries (a teacher, lunch, recess, a kid)?
  10. Does your child seem fine at home and 'shut down' only at school?