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Attendance is important! Please contact a school counselor if your student is struggling with going to school. We will collaborate with you on strategies to support him or her.
Why fight this battle? It is really important for youth to go to school regularly...
Why fight this battle? It is really important for youth to go to school regularly...
Academic learning
Social development
Access to needed resources for special needs
If they do not attend school due to avoidance – Avoidance reinforces anxiety and other emotional patterns. The longer kids stay out of school, the harder it is for them to return
Snowball effect for work, friendships, etc
Decreased routine and social activities
Increased risk for depression
Persistent avoidance
Increased risk for dropping out and subsequent problems
Economic, marital, and social problems (e.g., difficulty obtaining and maintaining employment).
Seattle Children's Hospital, 2018
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