Is school refusal turning your mornings into a battleground?
You’re not alone, and this isn’t just about “not wanting to go.”
 
Now available for instant download, just $37 AUD.
Support your child or client today, with clarity and compassion.
 
Introducing: Beyond the School Gate
A clear, practical, and deeply compassionate guide to understanding and supporting kids experiencing school refusal or school-related distress.
Because real solutions start with real understanding.
 
Who This Is For:
Parents exhausted by the daily struggle to get their child to school
Clinicians and educators supporting kids navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, or sensory overwhelm
Anyone stuck between wanting to help, and not knowing how
 
Let’s be clear:
School refusal is rarely just about school.

It’s about safety, overwhelm, autonomy, anxiety, and sometimes trauma.
Pushing harder doesn’t fix it.

But understanding the root causes, and supporting children in a regulated, respectful way? That changes everything.
 
You’ve probably heard it all:
“Just be firmer.”
“They need more discipline.”
“They’re just being difficult.”
 
But what if it’s not defiance, it’s dysregulation?
 
Many families and professionals are left with:
❌ Conflicting advice
❌ No clear roadmap
❌ A constant sense of failure, from drop-off to bedtime
 
This guide cuts through the confusion.
 
Written by a clinical psychologist, this isn’t a “get them back to school at all costs” manual.
 
It’s a trauma-informed, affirming resource that helps you understand what’s actually going on, and what to do about it with empathy and strategy.
 
Here’s what you’ll find inside Beyond the School Gate:
School Refusal vs. School Can’t: Understand the difference, and why it matters deeply in your response.
The Neurodiversity & Anxiety Connection: Explore how sensory processing, emotional safety, and masking contribute to school-based distress.
Step-by-Step Support Strategies: Practical, evidence-based approaches for home, school, and therapy settings, adaptable to your unique child/client.
Working With Schools: Learn how to approach schools with collaboration in mind, including scripts, advocacy tools, and what to ask for.
Real-Life Case Studies: Stories that bring theory to life, helping you feel less alone and more equipped.
 
From:
❌ Daily meltdowns, refusals, and shame
❌ No support from school or system
❌ Feeling like you’re failing your child
 
To:
✅ Understanding what’s beneath the behaviour
✅ A calm, step-by-step plan tailored to your child
✅ Confidence in your role and real collaboration with the school
 
This guide isn’t about forcing attendance.
It’s about building trust, restoring safety, and creating sustainable paths back to learning, when the child is ready.
 
You’ll receive:
40+ page digital guide (PDF format)
Insightful breakdowns of school refusal dynamics
Step-by-step reintegration strategies
Templates and talking points for school collaboration
Real-world case examples for clarity and hope
 
All for $37 AUD, download instantly.
 
A regulated child is a connected child.
This guide helps you support both.
 
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
This guide is your calm in the storm, and your next right step.
 
This is a digital product, no physical item will be shipped. Upon purchase, you will receive access to download the materials electronically. Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final, and refunds cannot be issued. If you experience any issues with your download, please contact theplayfulpsychologist@gmail.com for assistance.