School avoidance, also known as school refusal, is a pattern of behavior in which a student consistently avoids going to school or experiences extreme anxiety or distress related to attending school.
Signs of School Avoidance in Teens:
- Persistent physical complaints, such as headaches or stomach aches, that are not related to an illness
- Refusal to attend school or difficulty getting out of bed in the morning
- Intense anxiety or distress related to attending school or being away from parents or caregivers
- Fear of separation from parents or caregivers
- Difficulty concentrating or completing schoolwork
- Social isolation or withdrawal
- Sudden academic difficulties and failing grades
How ROWI can help:
Each client receives an individualized treatment plan that will support them in meeting their goals. Programs are individualized in order to meet each client and family where they are at in the process.
The PHP program (M-F 8am-3:30pm) includes:
- Individual therapy 2xs per week
- Family therapy 1x per week
- Psychiatry 1x per week
- School hours 8am-10am daily
- 5 hours of therapeutic groups daily
The IOP Program (M-Th 3:30pm-6:30pm) includes:
- Individual therapy 1x per week
- Family therapy bi-weekly
- 3 hours of therapeutic groups daily
In addition, ROWI’s Director of Education and Facility Educational Liaison will work with your teen and family to coordinate academic success with your school. We can provide support with IEP and 504 Plan recommendations and after meeting with ROWI’s staff psychiatrist, a Home Hospital Letter will be provided for your teen’s school. Contact us to learn more and to get support for your teen struggling with school avoidance.