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School refusal is a crippling condition in which children experience extreme anxiety or panic attacks when faced with everyday school life. This book aims to explore, raise awareness of the problem and provide plans and strategies for education, health and social care professionals for identifying and addressing this problem
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School refusal is a crippling condition in which children experience extreme anxiety or panic attacks when faced with everyday school life and this handbook aims to explore and raise awareness of the problem of school refusal in children and young people, and provide plans and strategies for education, health and social care professionals for identifying and addressing this problem.Combining educational and clinical perspectives, and with extensive use of case studies, the authors present recent research into the mental health problems associated with school refusal, such as anxiety and panic attacks, as well as the role that parental support plays in their children's school life. They also discuss the role of home tuition services and pupil referral units in extreme cases of school refusal, and provides concrete strategies for planning and organising services to manage the problem effectively.Understanding School Refusal is a valuable guide for professionals across the disciplines of education, health and social care, and will also be useful for training courses within these fields.
Author Biography
Dr M. S. Thambirajah, MB BS, FRCPsych, is Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Walsall Teaching Primary Care Trust, UK. He has published two books on psychiatry and child mental health. Karen J. Grandison, BSc, PGCE, PG Dip, MSC, is a Senior Educational Psychologist in Walsall, and Academic and Professional Tutor at the University of Birmingham, UK. Louise De-Hayes, BA (Hons), PGCE, is Manager of the Shepwell Centre Pupil Referral Unit, Walsall.
Table of Contents
Preface. Abbreviations Used in the Book.1. Introduction: School Non-Attendance. 2. Identifying and Understanding School Refusal. 3. The Nature of Anxiety. 4. Assessment. 5. Principles of Intervention and Management. 6. Working with Parents and Children. 7. Supporting Children and Young People at School. 8. Role of Home Tuition and Pupil Referral Units. 9. Strategic Planning. Appendix I: What is Known about School Refusal: Research Findings. Appendix II: Specimen Assessment Form. Appendix III: Handout for Parents. References. Subject Index. Author Index.
Review
`A book written by a child psychiatrist, an educational psychologist (EP) and a teacher from a PRU on the challenging subject of school refusal looked promising. I wasn't disappointed. This book offers a comprehensive concise review of school non-attendance and school refusal, it covers the topic thoughtfully and effectively from the perspectives of educational professionals, clinicians and the family...The interventions with schools and families are explored with reference to case examples, in the final chapters space is given to the need for strategic planning and a dip into the research and findings on school refusal is provided. The point is well made that studies in the area are mostly health rather than ecucation based, lthis handbook hopefully will prompt some much needed education based research. It is a grounded informative book, offering systemic and interactive approaches to the examination fo school refusal, looking at issues within the family, the child and the school. The section relating to working with parents is particularly detailed and wide ranging. The authors offer in an appendix a demystifying handout for parents/carers...An excellent book that bring together educational and clinical perspectives, each EP service should have a copy.` -- Debate, Chris Walker, PSI-UKCombining educational and clinical perspectives, and with extensive use of case studies, the authors present recent research into the mental health problems associated with school refusal, such as anxiety and panic attacks, as well as the role that parental support plays in their children's school life. They also discuss the role of home tuition services and pupil referral units in extreme cases of school refusal, and provides concrete strategies for planning and organising services to manage the problem effectively. Understanding School Refusal is a valuable guide for professionals across the disciplines of education, health and social care, and will also be useful for training courses within these fields. -- Education TodayThis book, written in a clear, concise and jargon-free style, offers a number of illustrative case studies as well as practical examples of assessment forms and handouts for parents. It should prove useful to teachers, education welfare officers, school health advisers and others who work with children who are reluctant to attend school. School attendance and persistent absent are high on the government's agenda. Within this big picture of non-school attendance, school refusers have been a largely hidden and under-recognised small group. This volume should help ensure that they become less so. -- Research Policy and PlanningThis very readable little book address the issues surrounding school refusal and offers some very pratical ideas for rehabilitation of young people. This book is essential reading for those working with school refusers. -- Clinical Child Psychology and PsychiatryDr MS Thambirajah - is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist based in Walsall who has provided valuable insights into this complex area. The book is readable and does not rely on professional jargon but uses meaningful case studies to assist the reader in extracting the key themes.The book is appropriate for a wide range of educational practitioners including teachers, educational welfare officers and educational psychologists as well as colleagues in health-related services'. -- SpecialThis is an interesting and useful handbook for all professionals working with children and young people. It clearly defines the different types of school non-attendance,distinguishing between truancy, parent-condoned absence, and school refusal. Furthermore, it provides a clear rationale for managing a return to school programme. -- Therapy Today
Long Description
School absenteeism is a huge problem in education and this book focuses in particular on children who experience 'school phobia' or 'school refusal' as opposed to those who choose to truant.School refusal is a crippling condition in which children experience extreme anxiety or panic attacks when faced with everyday school life and this handbook aims to explore and raise awareness of the problem of school refusal in children and young people, and provide plans and strategies for education, health and social care professionals for identifying and addressing this problem.Combining educational and clinical perspectives, and with extensive use of case studies, the authors present recent research into the mental health problems associated with school refusal, such as anxiety and panic attacks, as well as the role that parental support plays in their children's school life. They also discuss the role of home tuition services and pupil referral units in extreme cases of school refusal, and provides concrete strategies for planning and organising services to manage the problem effectively.Understanding School Refusal is a valuable guide for professionals across the disciplines of education, health and social care, and will also be useful for training courses within these fields.
Review Text
This is an interesting and useful handbook for all professionals working with children and young people. It clearly defines the different types of school non-attendance,distinguishing between truancy, parent-condoned absence, and school refusal. Furthermore, it provides a clear rationale for managing a return to school programme.
Review Quote
'A book written by a child psychiatrist, an educational psychologist (EP) and a teacher from a PRU on the challenging subject of school refusal looked promising. I wasn''t disappointed. This book offers a comprehensive concise review of school non-attendance and school refusal, it covers the topic thoughtfully and effectively from the perspectives of educational professionals, clinicians and the family...The interventions with schools and families are explored with reference to case examples, in the final chapters space is given to the need for strategic planning and a dip into the research and findings on school refusal is provided. The point is well made that studies in the area are mostly health rather than ecucation based, lthis handbook hopefully will prompt some much needed education based research. It is a grounded informative book, offering systemic and interactive approaches to the examination fo school refusal, looking at issues within the family, the child and the school. The section relating to working with parents is particularly detailed and wide ranging. The authors offer in an appendix a demystifying handout for parents/carers...An excellent book that bring together educational and clinical perspectives, each EP service should have a copy.'- Debate, Chris Walker, PSI-UK''Combining educational and clinical perspectives, and with extensive use of case studies, the authors present recent research into the mental health problems associated with school refusal, such as anxiety and panic attacks, as well as the role that parental support plays in their children''s school life. They also discuss the role of home tuition services and pupil referral units in extreme cases of school refusal, and provides concrete strategies for planning and organising services to manage the problem effectively. Understanding School Refusal is a valuable guide for professionals across the disciplines of education, health and social care, and will also be useful for training courses within these fields.''- Education Today''This book, written in a clear, concise and jargon-free style, offers a number of illustrative case studies as well as practical examples of assessment forms and handouts for parents. It should prove useful to teachers, education welfare officers, school health advisers and others who work with children who are reluctant to attend school. School attendance and persistent absent are high on the government''s agenda. Within this big picture of non-school attendance, school refusers have been a largely hidden and under-recognised small group. This volume should help ensure that they become less so.''- Research Policy and Planning''This very readable little book address the issues surrounding school refusal and offers some very pratical ideas for rehabilitation of young people. This book is essential reading for those working with school refusers.'' - Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry''Dr MS Thambirajah - is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist based in Walsall who has provided valuable insights into this complex area. The book is readable and does not rely on professional jargon but uses meaningful case studies to assist the reader in extracting the key themes.The book is appropriate for a wide range of educational practitioners including teachers, educational welfare officers and educational psychologists as well as colleagues in health-related services''.- Special ''Children who feel anxious about going to school need support to access both the academic and the social benifits of schooling. The authors of this book carefully separate those who refuse to go to school for emotional reasons from truants. They suggest a careful analysis of the school refuser''s anxieties before developing a programme of return to school.This book is a useful summary of what we know to date. It also offers advice for parents and professionals who are new to the subject. The summary points are a helpful checklist for those more familiar with school refusal.''-''The authors use interesting and illustrative case studies throughout. The book is clear and well structured, with useful tables and summary points at the end of each chapter. I would recommend this handbook for professionals working with school refusal, which if undetected and untreated can lead to social isolation, anxiety, depression and severe disability.''- Therapy today''This is an interesting and useful handbook for all professionals working with children and young people. It clearly defines the different types of school non-attendance,distinguishing between truancy, parent-condoned absence, and school refusal. Furthermore, it provides a clear rationale for managing a return to school programme.''- Therapy Today
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School refusal is a crippling condition in which children experience extreme anxiety or panic attacks when faced with everyday school life and this handbook aims to explore and raise awareness of the problem of school refusal in children and young people, and provide plans and strategies for education, health and social care professionals for identifying and addressing this problem.Combining educational and clinical perspectives, and with extensive use of case studies, the authors present recent research into the mental health problems associated with school refusal, such as anxiety and panic attacks, as well as the role that parental support plays in their children's school life. They also discuss the role of home tuition services and pupil referral units in extreme cases of school refusal, and provides concrete strategies for planning and organising services to manage the problem effectively.Understanding School Refusal is a valuable guide for professionals across the disciplines of education, health and social care, and will also be useful for training courses within these fields.
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A practical handbook on a very topical problem in schools - 4 % of UK children truant persistently
Details ISBN1843105675 Author Louise De-Hayes Short Title UNDERSTANDING SCHOOL REFUSAL Pages 160 Language English ISBN-10 1843105675 ISBN-13 9781843105671 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 371.294 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Subtitle A Handbook for Professionals in Education, Health and Social Care Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Residence GB DOI 10.1604/9781843105671 UK Release Date 2007-12-15 NZ Release Date 2007-12-15 Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers Publication Date 2007-12-15 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2007-12-14 We've got this
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