When a Child Won’t Go to School
with Jody M. Miller, EdD, BCBA
Episode 2, Season 3 | August 31, 2022
Show Notes
School avoidance has become a major issue, exacerbated by long periods of distance learning and isolation. What causes school avoidance? How does it show up in kids and how can parents effectively support their children in getting back to the classroom? In today’s conversation with Dr. Jody Miller, Head of Esther B. Clark Schools at CHC, we learn that by identifying the motivating factors for kids to want to go to school, we can better understand and address the anxiety around their absence. Dr. Miller is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has spent her career working with students who struggle to participate in typical classroom settings.
Guest Info
Jody M. Miller, EdD, BCBA
Head of Esther B. Clark Schools
Dr. Jody M. Miller has been an administrator at Esther B. Clark School for over a decade. Her first experience was as an Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher for students with intellectual differences and physical disabilities. This experience was tremendously rewarding and set the foundation for Jody to continue working with students who struggle to participate in typical classroom settings. Since her time as a teacher, Jody has spent time leading residential treatment schools, directing Applied Behavior Analysis programs for children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, and most recently becoming the Head of Schools for EBC’s two campuses in San Jose and Palo Alto.
Resources
Learn more about CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Clinical Services
Learn more about Evaluations
School Avoidance: Tips for Concerned Parents
How to Help Your Child With Back-to-School Anxiety
What Are the Signs of School Refusal?
Kids and Anxiety: What’s Normal and When to Seek Help
School Refusal: When a Child Won’t Go to School
School Avoidance: My Tween Won’t Go to School
Educators Employ Strategies To Help Kids with Anxiety Return To School
4 Ways to Get the New School Year Off to a Good Start
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