Running head: SCHOOL REFUSAL School Refusal Behavior: …

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1 Running head: SCHOOL REFUSAL SCHOOL REFUSAL Behavior: From Terminology to Treatment Joe Viskochil University of Utah Author Note Joe Viskochil, Department of Education Psychology, University of Utah This monograph was supported by a grant from the United States Office of Education. SCHOOL REFUSAL 2 Abstract SCHOOL REFUSAL is broad term that encompasses a child motivated REFUSAL to attend or remain at SCHOOL . Many externalizing and internalizing behaviors are associated with SCHOOL REFUSAL , including tantrums, aggression, noncompliance, anxiety, depression and somatic complaints. The heterogeneity of both the behavioral presentation and terminology of SCHOOL REFUSAL make classification difficult, however there are common comorbidities such as separation anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and social or specific phobia. It is proposed that SCHOOL REFUSAL behavior is maintained by four possible functions: escape, avoidance, attention, and tangible rewards.

SCHOOL REFUSAL 3 Description and prevalence School refusal is a broad term that encompasses a child motivated refusal to attend or remain at school, or …

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