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WHAT SHOULD A PARENT DO WHEN TRUANCY RAISES ITS UGLY HEAD? anxiety school aversion school phobia May 21, 2024

Part 6 

WHAT SHOULD A PARENT DO

WHEN TRUANCY RAISES ITS UGLY HEAD?

 

By following these steps and maintaining open communication with healthcare providers and school personnel, parents can effectively support their child's well-being and academic success despite mental health issue...

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TRUANCY INTERVENTIONS cognitive behavioral skills training cognitive behavioral therapy dialectal behavioral therapy medication school phobia school refusal truancy assessment tools May 18, 2024

PART 4

TRUANCY INTERVENTIONS

A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL OF INEFFECTIVENESS

 The current disciplinary approach to truancy often relies on punitive measures, which research clearly shows to be highly ineffective. A shift towards primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs is recommended....

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Understanding the Root Causes of School Refusal" adjustment disorder anxiety disorder asd bullying mental health ptsd school aversion school phobia school refusal somatizations truancy May 10, 2024

PART 3

DEFINING TRUANCY VS SCHOOL AVERSION – SCOLIONOPHOBIA

 

SYSTEMIC CHAOS

When Schools Pretend To Be Doctors And Doctors Pretend To Be Special Educators

 

Navigating the intersection of mental health care and special education advocacy is a complex endeavor that requires...

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BREAKING THE CYCLE OF TRUANCY adjustment disorder administrative convenience anxiety behavioral issues child find dropout rates justice system mental health school phobia social justice trauma truancy Apr 26, 2024

 

BREAKING THE CYCLE OF TRUANCY

Truancy is more than a disciplinary issue; it's often a symptom of deeper challenges, especially for students with mental health disabilities like adjustment disorder with school phobia. Criminalizing absenteeism without understanding its root causes...

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Discover the Hidden Depths of Truancy vs School Refusal: A Crucial Insight Series

 

When you think of truancy, what comes to mind? Perhaps images of rebellious behavior, a child who is using drugs, or juvenile delinquency surface. How about a student with overall disdain for authority and...

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