It's not always easy to spot the signs of anxiety in children, especially children on the spectrum.

Up to nearly 50% of autistic children receive another diagnosis at some point in their development, and the most common co-occurring condition is anxiety.

Children with autism often experience anxiety like neurotypical children, but sometimes it can show up in a different way.

8 Ways a Child's Anxiety Shows Up as Something Else

1. Anger
2. Difficulty sleeping
3. Defiance
4. Chandeliering
5. Lack of Focus
6. Avoidance
7. Negativity
8. Overplanning

To learn more about these coping tactics and how to recognize and reduce your child's anxiety, read our latest blog "Spotting Signs of Anxiety in Children with Autism."