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The Child Anxiety Network

 

Ratings

Overall Rating:

4.5 stars
Content Quality: 4.5 stars
Effectiveness: 4 stars
Ease of Use: 5 stars
Reviewed: Mar 06, 2003 by Health Sciences
Overview: The site has general information about sources of anxiety in children; a
description of 7 common anxiety disorders; frequently asked questions from
parents; resources of books, the author?s CD and coping cards; toys, games and
music CDs; a directory of other therapists; and a listing of links related to
childhood anxiety.
Learning Goals: To identify types of child anxiety and resources for managing.
Target Student Population: Health care professionals as well as parents.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: None
Type of Material: Reference
Recommended Uses: The site has general information about sources of anxiety in children; a
description of 7 common anxiety disorders; frequently asked questions from
parents; resources of books, the author?s CD and coping cards; toys, games and
music CDs; a directory of other therapists; and a listing of links related to
childhood anxiety.
Technical Requirements: None

Evaluation and Observation

Content Quality

Rating: 4.5 stars
Strengths: Clear, concise, provides adequate amount of information on the topics.
Concerns: This is a commercial site with only one professional?s views.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating: 4 stars
Strengths: Easy to navigate, visually appealing
Concerns:

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating: 5 stars
Strengths: Easy to navigate, nice collection of resources.
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