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The difference between Truancy and School Distress:
The difference between Truancy and School Distress:
The most important distinction to make about a child's attendance problem is to categorise it as either truancy or school distress.
Below is a graphic which breaks down the key differences:
Truancy
Truancy
A student who has:
chosen to withdraw or not attend school
Avoided school in favour of more interesting and pleasurable activities
Whānau or caregivers who are unaware of their absence
School distress
School distress
A student who experiences:
High levels of distress and trauma by attending school
Headaches, anxiety, stomach upsets, dizziness, chest pain or panic attacks when asked to attend school
Running away, refusal to move, tantrums, aggression, crying and begging not to attend school
Whānau or caregivers who want them to succeed but don't know what to do to support them to go to school
Sensory overwhelm when they attend school
Here's where to find out more:
Here's where to find out more:
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References:
References:
Images:
Craftery Co. (n.d.). Depressed woman illustration. Canva for Education.
how thinking. (n.d.). A woman suffering from phobia, social anxiety disorder, social phobia concept. Canva for Education.
Mangostar studio. (n.d.). Teenage gamer in front of TV screen plays: Cartoon Vector. Canva for Education.
Natalianesterenkoportfolio & The img. (n.d.). Teenage girl with phone relaxing on bed character. Canva for Education.
sketchify. (n.d.). Teen graffiti artist Boy. Canva for Education.
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