Some separation anxiety is developmentally normal. When it’s intense, persistent, or interfering with school, sleep, or family routines well past the age you’d expect, it’s worth a closer look. Aspire Psychological Group works with Wyckoff families on separation anxiety in young
children, using approaches built for the child’s developmental stage rather than one-size-fits-all advice.
It depends on the child, but persistent distress that disrupts school attendance, sleep, or daily routines beyond the toddler years is worth evaluating.
Typically through gradual, structured exposure paired with parent coaching, so progress happens both in session and at home.