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Welcome to our resource page on school refusal. Here, you’ll find essential information, strategies, and support to help families and educators address this complex issue often rooted in anxiety or other mental health conditions. Gain expert insights, real-life stories, and practical tools to support children in overcoming their school-related anxieties. Our goal is to provide a compassionate and informative space for effectively navigating school refusal.
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Featured articles
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How Can’t Face School Helps
There are many signs of school refusal and some are more common than others.
Here are some of the signs you may have noticed or can look out for.
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Case Studies
Check out our case studies to see how we’ve helped teachers, parents, and students navigate school refusal and find successful outcomes for all involved.
Case Study #1: School Refusal to Reconnection
Case StudyCharlie had missed five consecutive days of school and was refusing to attend after week three
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Case Study #2: From Fear to Full-time Attendance
Case StudySupporting a School-Avoidant Student with Autism and Anxiety. Sean’s attendance had been part-time
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Case Study #3: Supporting the Family
Case StudyA collective approach to support the family using a clear reengagement plan and intervention strategy
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The curated resource
We’ve gathered some of the best resources out there and placed them here just for you
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How to Empower Your Child to Deal With School Anxiety
Hey SigmundLearn effective strategies to help children manage school anxiety and ease separation distress. Discover practical tips for smoother goodbyes and fostering a sense of security and confidence in kids.
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Build your confidence to feel good around others
Social Confidence CollectiveSocial Confidence Collective helps young people to build social confidence through group and one-on-one therapy. They offer professional training and supervision for those working with youth.
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Occupational Therapist and Create Vitality founder
Create VitalityRachel Stefaniak is an experienced Occupational Therapist who offers support to neurodivergent parents and families through Create Vitality, an online practice. She provides strengths-based programs to help families navigate challenges and thrive.
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Empowering the Autism Community
Different Journeys AustimDifferent Journeys Autism provides resources and support for individuals and families affected by autism, focusing on education, advocacy, and community engagement to foster understanding and acceptance.
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Autism Advocacy
Speaking InsightsAutism Advocacy is what Speaking Insights is all about. Their presentations are designed to give hope and provide strategies to families of Autistic individuals and to better inform those working with Autistic individuals.
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Headspace
Mental Health SupportHeadspace is an Australian organization that provides comprehensive support services for young people, including mental health, physical health, substance abuse, and work/study assistance. They involve youth in program development and offer both in-person and remote support options
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Featured in leading outlets for our innovative approach to school avoidance.A creative approach to school refusal
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“Hundreds of thousands of students across Australia are simply refusing to go to school. There’s a range of reasons why, but anxiety is often at the core of it.
A former teacher has come up with a creative way to get kids back into classrooms.”
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