School Refusal in the primary years
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| Saturday, June 5, 2021 |
| 9:05 AM - 9:50 AM |
| Room P3 |
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School refusal is different from truancy and is a serious issue and needs to be managed early to avoid long-term impacts for them and their family. School refusal can occur at all ages but has been found to occur more frequently during major changes in children’s lives such as beginning kindergarten or the transition from primary to high school. There is no single cause for school refusal. School refusal can also be a sign of a developing mental health problem, such as anxiety or depression. As educators it is important to have confidence that these behaviours can be resolved with appropriate support and time. This presentation will demonstrate how you can respond to the child’s school refusal and when to access external support services.
Speaker
Dr Emily O'Leary
Clinical Psychologist
Anxiety House
School Refusal in the primary years
Biography
Emily is a professional and engaging presenter who owns, directs and works clinically across several private psychology practices in Brisbane, Australia. Emily's workshops and training sessions highlight the subtle dance between the challenges of creating a small business while raising a family. Her humorous, down to earth and professional style encourages others to create passion and authenticity in their clinical practice and business endeavours. Emily is available for private mentoring, workshops and organisational mentoring.
