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How Do You Deal With Separation Anxiety?
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My daughter is 3 years old and her separation anxiety is at a peak. Never wants me to drop her at school or leave her period....even to go into another room at home. She makes me late for work sometimes. I hate to see her have a meltdown every time we have to separate. And I hate sneaking out when she gets distracted because it makes it worst. But it’s the only way I can move along. Looking for answers/help.....!!

posted December 7, 2017
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i would explain to her the day before exactly the routine and maybe give her a comfort toy or blanket to take to the nursery lots of praise for little things recognising her name on coat peg etc and maybe tell her if shes good you can do something she enjoys when u return for her example paint or colouring maybe visual organiser of the day may help u and a reward sticker chart so she can see her progress

posted December 8, 2017
A MyAutismTeam Member

Hi Sis! I can't answer your question, because, me and my babies still have separation anxiety. I don't know who has it worse; me or them! After eight years of homeschooling my babygirl; the first day of school without her; I cried. I was a complete mess! (smile) Mind you; my baby is 14 years old! This is her first year back, and it has been very trying. Not only for me, but for her as well. And to make this question worse; I was 39 years old when I moved to Georgia. I thought I was having a heart attack, because my mom wasn't there with me. I flew home as much as I could to see her; hold her, and kiss her. Your Big Sis is a mess! Mommy is gone home now to be with the Lord, and after 13 years, I miss her all the more. Sorry I cannot help you with this one Sis! I love you, and kiss that precious baby girl for me! Blessings!

posted December 7, 2017

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