Hi,
I've been needing some advice for a while. My 11 year old sister is my youngest sister (huge age gap). I don't live with her.
Since I can remember, she's always been quiet and shy.
As she's grown up, she's become more and more withdrawn. It's got to the point now where she is unable to answer basic questions to anyone apart from my dad or her mum. It's as if she panics, or shuts down when you ask her something. She just looks away or says 'i dunno'
She wants to sit away from people most of the time and has become self conscious. I know that being self conscious can be normal, but this seems different.
She struggles at school and is 'behind' other children for her age, according to the school.
Not really sure if this is enough info, but I don't know where to start. Grateful for any advice/help.