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School distress and the school attendance crisis

A story dominated by neurodivergence and unmet need

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ID15523356
AuthorsSophie E Connolly (Newcastle University), Hannah Constable (Newcastle University), Hannah L Constable, Sinéad L Mullally (0000-0002-4234-3445, Newcastle University, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume14
Pages1237052-1237052
Publication date2023-09-22
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1237052
PMID37810599
OpenAlexW4386958092
LanguageEN
Citations received17
References cited71

While not a story of exclusivity relating solely to autism, School Distress is a story dominated by complex neurodivergence and a seemingly systemic failure to meet the needs of these CYP. Given the disproportionate number of disabled CYP impacted, we ask whether the United Kingdom is upholding its responsibility to ensure the "right to an education" for all CYP (Human Rights Act 1998)

Attendance · Distress · Psychiatry · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness · Medicine · Psychology · Youth Substance Use and School Attendance

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