School refusal Flashcards
1
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School refusal
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Unwillingness to attend school because of severe anxiety
2
Q
Associated with
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Separation anxiety (<11y)
Adverse life events (bereavement, moving)
Stressors (bullying)
3
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Clinical features
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Refuse/reluctant to go to school
Tend to be good academically but may be oppositional at home
4
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True school phobia
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Seen in older, anxious children
Typically have problems beginning school in the summer and returning to school after weekends and holidays
Poor academically and have a lack of desire rather than anxiety about school
