Presenters: Dr. Rosalind Catchpole, Dr. Alison Nutini

By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:

1. Learn about factors contributing to school avoidance and refusal
2. Describe assessment components key to understanding school avoidance
3. Learn about evidence-based strategies for treating school avoidance and refusal
4. Describe components of effective return-to-school planning
5. Be familiar with resources to share with caregivers, school professionals and mental health professionals to ensure optimal care