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14. Avoidance Of Blowing Fan

14. Avoidance Of Blowing Fan

Definition Absent Very Mild Mild Moderate Severe
Fearful or avoidant when walking past a blowing fan
    Unfazed walking by blowing fan. Remains relaxed
Initial very mild signs of anxiety walking closely past blowing fan. Signs may include:

    mild tongue flicking
    mild restlessness
    slight loss of responsiveness to work
    Recovers very quickly and remains able to work & respond effectively.
Mild signs of anxiety walking closely past blowing fan. Signs may include:

    frequent tongue flicking
    moderate restlessness
    slight hurrying
    mild loss of responsiveness to work
    Recovers quickly
Moderate anxiety walking closely past blowing fan. Signs may include:

    restlessness
    panting, whining
    fast jerky movements
    moderately inhibited, compressed
    seeking some handler support
    Slow recovery but maintains work with encouragement
Severe anxiety walking closely past blowing fan. Signs may include:

    restlessness
    tongue flicking whining
    fast jerky movements
    strongly inhibited, compressed
    clinging to handler.
    Does not maintain work. Fails to recover to previous level of composure and responsiveness

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