My teen fears striking up conversations with strangers and meeting unfamiliar people, even other teens.
The thought of being observed doing anything — i.e., eating, drinking, playing sports, ordering food, or speaking on the phone or in class — fills my teen with worry.
My teen constantly worries that others will pick up on their anxiety — through blushing or sweating, for example — and tease or humiliate them for it.
Some social situations cause my teen to cry, throw tantrums, tremble, and/or freeze and clam up.
If my teen can’t avoid social situations that provoke anxiety, they’ll endure them — with lots of fear and unease.
My child worries about coming off as stupid, weak, boring, and/or unlikable to others.
My child often asks to or has missed school and extracurricular activities because of social anxiety.
My teen avoids parties, get-togethers, and generally spending time with others, even same-age peers. They don’t seem to like to be around other people.
My teen has trouble literally speaking up in social settings; they speak with an overly soft voice.
Holding eye contact is difficult for my teen.
My teen has trouble asking their friends to hang out for fear that they’ll be rejected.
