Understanding and Supporting School Can’t (2026 Edition)
This comprehensive 67-page digital guide provides an in-depth, neuro-affirming exploration of School Can't in neurodivergent children. Fully updated in 2026 and professionally designed, this resource reflects current clinical understanding and practical application across home, school, and therapeutic contexts.
Rather than framing distress through compliance or avoidance-based models, this guide supports a more holistic understanding of why some children are genuinely unable to attend school, despite wanting to. It is designed to help professionals and caregivers move beyond behaviour-focused explanations and toward compassionate, evidence-informed support.
Inside this resource, you will find:
A clear explanation of what “School Can’t” is, and how it differs from school refusal
An exploration of the factors that contribute to School Can’t
Common presentations and warning signs, including internalised and masked distress
The impact of School Can’t on the child, family system, and school environment
A neuro-affirming framework for understanding and responding to School Can’t
Practical, realistic support strategies for:
Home environments
Educational settings
Allied health and therapeutic work
Guidance on reducing shame, pressure, and escalation while prioritising safety, regulation, and wellbeing
Who this resource is for:
This guide has been developed for:
Psychologists and allied health professionals
Educators and school staff
Parents and carers of neurodivergent children
It is particularly suited to those working with autistic children, ADHDers, and other neurodivergent students whose distress is often misunderstood or mislabelled within traditional school attendance frameworks.
Format and access:
58-page professionally designed digital PDF
Immediate download upon purchase
Updated and revised 2026 edition
Terms and Conditions
This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.
This resource and its contents are the intellectual property of Amanda Moses Psychology. Each purchase is for individual professional use only. If you work in a group practice, each practitioner must purchase their own copy.
Due to the nature of digital products, no refunds are available.
Please review the full terms of purchase here:
https://www.amandamosespsychology.com.au/terms-of-purchase
School Can't
Note: This is a digital file. This resource and its contents are the intellectual property of Amanda Moses Psychology. Each purchase is for individual use only and for use with your clients. If you work in a group practice, each professional must purchase their own copy to use this product. There are strictly no refunds.
Please see the terms of purchase here, for your reference:
https://www.amandamosespsychology.com.au/terms-of-purchase
