Schoolrefusing Sister Final __hot__ - 30 Days With My

I realized I hadn’t really listened to her in years.

My parents finally consulted the school psychologist. A functional assessment revealed that my sister’s behavior was maintained by negative reinforcement—staying home removed her from anxiety-provoking situations. Effective interventions for school refusal include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), gradual re-exposure, and collaboration between home and school (King et al., 2001). Our family implemented a “forced return” with supports: a designated safe adult in the office, modified attendance (first returning for just one class), and a reward system for attendance.