avoiding interaction with other children and adults
fear of going to school or taking part in classroom activities, school performances and social events
not asking for help at school
being very reliant on their parents or carer
Speak to your GP if you're worried about your child. Your GP will ask you about your child's problems and talk to them about how they feel.
Treatments for social anxiety in children are similar to those for teenagers and adults, although medication isn't normally used.
Therapy will be tailored to your child's age and will often involve help from you (you may be given training and self-help materials to use between sessions). It may also take place in a small group.