The document is a comprehensive guide titled “Emotionally Based School Avoidance” designed for professionals who support families and young people. It explains Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), how often it occurs, its causes, and its relationship with anxiety. It also considers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on EBSA.
Key points from the guide include:
- A detailed introduction to EBSA.
- Statistics on the prevalence of EBSA.
- Various causes that lead to EBSA.
- The connection between anxiety disorders and EBSA.
- How the pandemic has affected EBSA and what considerations need to be made.
- Strategies for whole-school best practices to address EBSA.
- Ideas for transitions that support children and young people.
- The importance of early identification of EBSA.
- Risk factors that may contribute to the development of EBSA.
Additionally, the guide discusses the role of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in understanding and addressing EBSA and highlights the need for clear communication and support strategies to aid children and young people during their return to school.
The guide aims to provide clear, actionable advice and strategies to professionals for supporting young people facing challenges with school attendance linked to emotional difficulties.
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