Understanding and Dealing with Children Who Refuse or Avoid Going to School: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach
September 25, 2019
7:30 – 8:30pm
Presented by Meir Flancbaum, PsyD
Almost every child puts up a fuss about going to school at one point or another. But for some youth, refusing to go to school or attending with intense discomfort, collectively referred to as school refusal behavior, happens with great frequency. School refusal causes significant interference in a child’s ability to learn and generates stress for parents and school personnel trying to help. This workshop will present an overview of school refusal behavior, including a discussion about why children avoid school and research-supported strategies to increase attendance. Topics such as treatment using cognitive behavior therapy, developing school-based accommodations, and the importance of collaboration between parents and school staff will also be reviewed. This workshop is designed for parents and professionals interested in learning more about children who avoid going to school and how they can be more effective in providing proper supports.
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Understanding IEP and 504 Plans
November 13, 2019
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Presented by Staci Greenwald, Esq.