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ADHD Experts Podcast

512- School Avoidance & Refusal: Root Causes and Strategies for Parents and Educators

Jul 24, 2024
Alana Cooperman, LCSW discusses anxiety-driven school avoidance, root causes, and evidence-based strategies. Topics include addressing school refusal in children with ADHD, anxiety, and autism, coping strategies, and navigating oppositional defiance. Strategies for ADHD kids, sensory overload, and explosive reactions are also explored.
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  • School avoidance is often triggered by anxiety due to various factors like academic struggles, bullying, trauma, or home issues.
  • Untreated school refusal can have short-term consequences like declining grades, strained family dynamics, and long-term effects including difficulty graduating and increased anxiety and depression in adulthood.

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Identifying School Avoidance Root Causes

School avoidance stemming from anxiety may be triggered by academic struggles, bullying, trauma, or home issues. The behavior is often a symptom of underlying challenges like ADHD, anxiety disorders, or learning difficulties. Differentiating school refusal as a distinct issue is crucial, not to be confused with genuine absences due to illness or family circumstances.

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