Through and interactive lecture style we examine how and why Socially withdrawn children frequently refrain from social activities in the presence of peers. The lack of social interaction in childhood may result from a variety of causes, including social fear and anxiety or a preference for solitude. From early childhood through to adolescence, socially withdrawn children are concurrently and predictively at risk for a wide range of negative adjustment outcomes, including socio-emotional difficulties, peer difficulties , and school difficulties. Being shy or withdrawn isn’t, in itself, a negative thing for children. Some may choose to spend significant time away from others in order to focus on constructive or creative play or projects, while others may simply enjoy listening to or observing their peers as opposed to joining in with them. Other studies have shown that children who were shy from early on, were at a higher risk of developing social anxiety, depression, disorders such as ADHD, or have a greater susceptibility towards addictions.
