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How does school refusal affect children?

Yesterday on the show, Andrea spoke about school refusal and the reality that many children, pare...

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12.03 3 Sep 2026


How does school refusal affect children?


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12.03 3 Sep 2026


Yesterday on the show, Andrea spoke about school refusal and the reality that many children, parents and families face every September…

But, what exactly is school refusal, and why can it have such a profound impact on the whole family? What does it look like in everyday life, and what support is available to families who are struggling with it?

Joining Andrea to discuss is CEO of Neurodiversity Ireland, Nessa Hill and Children’s Feeding Therapist and Chef from Fussy Eating Kids, Louise Lennox.


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