Anxiety can be a normal reaction to stress and serve an adaptive function in protecting an individual from threats. However, when does it become counterproductive and even harmful to the individual? If one suspects anxiety, how can it be distinguished from a medical condition, a developmental disorder, or a neurological condition such as ADHD? Leafar Espinoza ("Dr. Leo") will delve into how anxiety can impact home and school functioning, how parents can identify the symptoms, what steps can be taken to diagnose and treat anxiety, what practical supports can be provided in the home and school, and how parents can respond to their child or adolescent with anxiety.
Leafar Espinoza, Ph.D., MPH, ABPP is a board-certified clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. Previously working as a psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital with a part-time private practice at the Center for Child Development, he transitioned to full-time private practice at the CCD in 2017. He specializes in anxiety disorders, with particular interests in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette syndrome, and trichotillomania.
All are welcome to join us for this informative meeting. Eastside CHADD Members : No fee - a membership benefit Non-members: Suggested donation of $7 to help defray the meeting costs and chapter expenses
