School refusal

Use this easy-to-implement, Autism-positive guide to handle your Autistic child's school refusal with the Embracing Autism Method in three simple steps!

My daughter has always loved going to school, but this year, something has changed, and school refusal is a big problem. How can I help my child?

As parents, we often encounter moments of concern when our children express a strong reluctance to attend school. At Clarity Clinic, we understand the complexities involved with school refusal and aim to provide guidance to help both you and your child navigate this situation. Our latest blog by Clarity Clinic therapist, Darian Carter, LPC, explores the importance of understanding the root cause of school refusal and offers practical strategies and tips for addressing school avoidance.

Feeling helpless trying to handle your child's school refusal, then don't worry, you're not alone. Many parents have gone through school refusal and Nina is one of them. Don't let school refusal hold your child back. Read Nina’s story on how she and her child overcame school refusal and thrived again. plus get effective parenting tips and insights to empower your child to navigate this challenging time with resilience and create a path to success. Check out our detailed post on the blog.

Many people approach the Sydney Couple and Family Specialists for help for school refusal. Typically, this happens after a child or teen has been school refusing for a couple of months and they have not been able to get anywhere with individual counselling. School refusal is a complex issue and requires a multifaceted approach. In order to get a child back to school we often work with parents, the child/teen, other family members and other professionals. It sounds complicated, but it’s the…

A good therapist should be your partner and guide, and agree to communicate with your school as you work with them to help your school avoidant child.