School refusal support in Melbourne

School refusal is usually distress, not defiance. If mornings are becoming battles, tears, shutdowns, or tummy aches you’re not alone. This is a gentle, practical guide for Melbourne families navigating attendance pressure with neurodiverse kids.

Gentle steps that help

  1. Reduce the morning load. Prep the night before, simplify choices.
  2. Track patterns. What days/times/subjects spike distress?
  3. Plan safety cues. A predictable goodbye script and a reset tool.
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