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30 Days with My School-Refusing Sister The first week was marked by the sound of a closing door and the silence of a house that should have been empty. My younger sister, once a vibrant student, had become a ghost in our own home. School refusal —often driven by deep-seated anxiety or depression

Stop asking “when are you going back.”

Start asking “what do you need right now.” The answer might be silence. Or a sandwich. Or you just sitting on the floor. 30 Days with My School-Refusing Sister

Final lesson:

Healing from school refusal is measured in connection, not attendance. 30 Days with My School-Refusing Sister The first

• Functional Assessment: Map triggers and times. Example: table entry — Morning: buses/loud noise → High anxiety; lunchtime: social pressure → Moderate.
• Graded Exposure: Break tasks into micro-steps. Example progression:
  • Summary of Findings: Summarize your main observations and the outcomes of your project.
  • Future Recommendations: Offer recommendations for your sister, your family, and schools in dealing with school refusal. This could include counseling, support groups, or policy changes.

  She throws a pillow. Then apologizes. Then asks to bake bread. Functional Assessment: Map triggers and times