Working with Students Who Have Anxiety

Working with Students Who Have Anxiety provides an accessible understanding of anxiety in its various forms, how anxiety impacts academic and social skills, and what teachers can do to create a positive climate.

Beverley H. Johns is a Learning and Behavior Consultant and Professional Fellow at MacMurray College, Jacksonville, IL, USA. Donalyn Heise is an Art Education Consultant specializing in art for fostering resilience in students who have experienced trauma and Founder and Co-Director of Teacher Effectiveness for Art Learning (TEAL). Adrienne D. Hunter is a pioneer in teaching art to in-crisis, at-risk, and incarcerated students and is Past President of the Special Needs in Art Education (SNAE) interest group within the National Art Education Association (NAEA).

Meet the Authors Acknowledgments Preface PART I The Scope of Anxiety in Today's Schools Understanding Anxiety Types of Anxiety Causes of Anxiety Disorders Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders Impact of Anxiety on Social Skills Impact of Anxiety on Academic Skills PART II An Overview of Effective Behavioral Interventions 7. Behavioral Management-Functional Assessment 8. Preventive Interventions 9. Effective Behavioral Strategies 10. Classroom Accommodations 11. Collaboration with Other Personnel and Parents PART III Ethical and Legal Issues 12. Respecting Students' and Parents' Right to Privacy and Abiding by Confidentiality Laws 13. Legal Protections for Students with Anxiety Disorders PART IV Resources for Educators 14. Resources for Future Study