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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She needs to bring a book. The other kids who like to read will see that and start talking to her. Or, can't she turn to someone she likes in the last period before lunch and say to them "hey can I sit with you for lunch?" [/quote] Yes, to bring a book. The thing is if there are social skills issues, she may ask the wrong person to sit with her. Better to just go to a table and sit down than to put someone on the spot. Plus, if one person gets hot lunch and the other brings-good luck finding eachother. I would gently push her to experment-1 day bring a book and see what happens. Another day, try sitting at a table and so forth. The hiding in a classroom just reinforces the anxiety. If she needs it now and then-fine, but not every day. Teens need to be uncomfortable to grow and these are good skills to learn for college. You can validate her feelings, but also help her take baby steps forward.[/quote]
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