Symptoms may include
- Reluctance or refusal to attend school; anxiety or distress around social situations
- Withdrawal from friends and activities; low self-esteem and negative self-talk
- Physical complaints (headaches, stomach aches) before school; changes in mood or behaviour
- Difficulty reading social cues, initiating conversations, or maintaining friendships
- Misinterpreting others' intentions; difficulty with perspective-taking or turn-taking in social situations











