What can I do if my child won’t go to school? The National autistic society (NAS) has produce a practical guide for parents. It includes some tips for finding out why. Click icon to view.
Leicestershire NHS has a page about understanding the reasons why a child may not want to attend school. They identify two possible causes: trauma or burnout. See also NAS guide to autistic fatigue.
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Click icon to read about some experiences in an online discussion. They show different approaches on the part of the parents. Kathryn, mother of a teenage girl, waited it out for over a year and eventually she found her way through. She went on to university later on.
A teenage boy was signed off school after a mental breakdown. Bid, his mother, set him a daily timetable for the basics of life, including some computer time. After 3 months he was able to manage some home tuition.
In some cases things seem more difficult, though. In a different discussion Mountain Pika, who posted the initial question, has tried a long list of things with little success. Velivica found that a system of treasure tickets from school worked for her son.
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