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Investigating Pain-Related Avoidance Behavior using a Robotic Arm-Reaching Paradigm
Published on: October 3, 2020
[School phobia or school refusal?]
1Service de psychopathologie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, hôpital Robert-Debré, 75935 Paris Cedex 19. marie-france.leheuzey@rdb.aphp.fr
Abstract:
The scope of the concept of school phobia, associated with anxiety disorders, is now broadened to include other underlying disorders such depression, conduct disorders and behaviors such as school truancy. The term "school refusal" is now preferred in the literature. This article reviews the main clinical and terapeutical dimensions of school refusal. Its aim is to increase practionners' awareness of this disorder and to describe a treatment plan centred on school attendance.
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