Some autistic children find the demands of school, and the school environment, almost unbearable, leading to absence or ‘school refusal’. It’s a term that some people feel unfairly implies the child or young person has a choice, when in fact they may not be simply unwilling, but actually unable to tolerate school.
Select from the menu above or the link below for our guide that looks at some of the reasons why an autistic child may refuse to go to school and suggests some things that you can do to help, both at home and at school.
