
School avoidance has become a major issue, exacerbated by long periods of distance learning and isolation. What causes school avoidance? How does it show up in kids and how can parents effectively support their children in getting back to the classroom? In today’s conversation with Dr. Jody Miller, Head of Esther B. Clark Schools at CHC, we learn that by identifying the motivating factors for kids to want to go to school, we can better understand and address the anxiety around their absence. Dr. Miller is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has spent her career working with students who struggle to participate in typical classroom settings.
Resources
School Avoidance: Tips for Concerned Parents
How to Help Your Child With Back-to-School Anxiety
What Are the Signs of School Refusal?
Kids and Anxiety: What’s Normal and When to Seek Help
School Refusal: When a Child Won’t Go to School
School Avoidance: My Tween Won’t Go to School
Educators Employ Strategies To Help Kids with Anxiety Return To School
4 Ways to Get the New School Year Off to a Good Start
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