““Preteen Warning Signs Lack of peer relationships outside the family Difficulty engaging in age-appropriate conversations Social skills difficulty Inability to make and keep friends Obvious anxiety, fear of social situations Afraid of groups Angry outbursts Restlessness Inability to concentrate Temper tantrums—sustained argumentative or “acting-out” behavior Inability to complete projects Clumsiness—not good at sports Poor muscle coordination Poor academic skills Depressed mood, seems withdrawn Stress-related physical symptoms Insecurity Limited tolerance of frustration Fear of new situations Learning disabilities””
