School Refusal
Academic & SchoolSupport for children experiencing severe anxiety, panic, or physical distress when preparing for or attending school.
School refusal is not simple truancy or laziness. It is an anxiety-driven condition where a child experiences genuine, paralyzing fear or somatic discomfort at the prospect of leaving home or entering the classroom.
- Morning stomach aches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or headaches that disappear on weekends
- Panic attacks, clinging to parents, crying spells, or freezing at the school gate
- Persistent pleading to stay home or frequent visits to the school infirmary
- Sleep difficulties on Sunday nights or end of school vacations
- Separation anxiety disorder (fear of something bad happening to parents while away)
- Social phobia, peer bullying, teasing, or fear of negative evaluation
- Academic overload, undetected learning difficulties, or strict school environments
- Recent life transitions such as moving cities, changing schools, or family illness
- Absences exceeding consecutive days or falling severely behind academically
- Extreme morning distress causing physical struggles or family deadlock
- Complete social withdrawal from friends and outside activities
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for separation and social anxiety
- Graduated stepwise school reintegration protocols
- Coordinated collaboration with school teachers, counselors, and parents