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National Association of School Psychologists

http://www.amphi.com/~psych/refusal.html

This website is a handout for parents developed in 1996 by Leslie Paige, a nationally certified school psychologist.

Understand the development of school phobia and how parents can take action.

Tyrrell (2005). School Phobia.

The Journal of School Nursing, 21, 147-151.

This journal article details many aspects of school phobia including the long-term consequences, if left untreated.

Learn about the causes of school phobia and the variety of treatments utilized in cases of school phobia.

King (2001). School Refusal in Children and Adolescents: A Review of the Past 10 Years.

Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 40, 197-205. 

King describes the seriousness of school phobia and how important assessment is in developing the right treatment for the child.

To better understand the definition of school phobia.

KellyBear

http://www.kellybear.com/TeacherArticles/TeacherTip51.html

This information was created with the permission of Leah Davies, who has her professional degree in education and describes school phobia and what parents can do.

Identify steps for taking action at home when a child is refusing to go to school.

United Way 2-1-1

http://211.org/status.html

This webpage allows individuals to find a local hotline and also look up referrals online in their area.

Find a local 2-1-1 telephone counseling number, so that I have someone to talk to.

 

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