Save 15% with the School Refusal Toolkit Bundle — combining these cards with the beyond school refusal guide to support a deeper understanding of school attendance difficulties and re-engagement.
A practical, neuroaffirming conversation tool for exploring why school feels impossible and understanding the needs behind school refusal, attendance difficulties, and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA).
After purchase, you’ll receive instant access to your digital download via the confirmation page and email. You can print the 56 cards for use in sessions, at home, or in school settings (colours may vary depending on printer and settings).
Many young people who struggle to attend school are not refusing — they are experiencing barriers that make attendance feel overwhelming, unsafe, or inaccessible.
School Can’t Cards provide a gentle way to explore what is happening beneath the surface. Through visual prompts and structured conversations, they help young people communicate their experiences without pressure or the expectation of having all the answers.
Because understanding what is getting in the way is the first step towards creating meaningful support.
A set of 56 printable conversation cards designed to support clinicians, educators, and caregivers in exploring the factors contributing to school attendance difficulties.
Inside the card set:
Prompts to explore emotions, sensory experiences, social challenges, and environmental barriers
A gentle, non-confrontational way to begin conversations about school
Support for young people who find it difficult to explain what they are experiencing
Visual tools that reduce pressure and allow time for processing and reflection
Conversation starters to support collaboration between young people, families, schools, and professionals
A strengths-based approach that looks beyond behaviour and towards underlying needs
Designed for:
Psychologists and therapists
School counsellors and wellbeing teams
Occupational therapists and allied health professionals
Teachers and school staff
Parents and caregivers supporting school attendance challenges
Especially helpful when a young person is:
Avoiding school or finding attendance increasingly difficult
Experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, or distress linked to school
Struggling to communicate why school feels hard
Showing signs of sensory, social, or emotional overload
Needing support that focuses on understanding rather than compliance
After purchase, you’ll receive instant access to your digital download via the confirmation page and email.
Save 15% with the School Refusal Toolkit Bundle — combining these cards with the beyond school refusal guide to support a deeper understanding of school attendance difficulties and re-engagement.
A practical, neuroaffirming conversation tool for exploring why school feels impossible and understanding the needs behind school refusal, attendance difficulties, and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA).
After purchase, you’ll receive instant access to your digital download via the confirmation page and email. You can print the 56 cards for use in sessions, at home, or in school settings (colours may vary depending on printer and settings).
Many young people who struggle to attend school are not refusing — they are experiencing barriers that make attendance feel overwhelming, unsafe, or inaccessible.
School Can’t Cards provide a gentle way to explore what is happening beneath the surface. Through visual prompts and structured conversations, they help young people communicate their experiences without pressure or the expectation of having all the answers.
Because understanding what is getting in the way is the first step towards creating meaningful support.
A set of 56 printable conversation cards designed to support clinicians, educators, and caregivers in exploring the factors contributing to school attendance difficulties.
Inside the card set:
Prompts to explore emotions, sensory experiences, social challenges, and environmental barriers
A gentle, non-confrontational way to begin conversations about school
Support for young people who find it difficult to explain what they are experiencing
Visual tools that reduce pressure and allow time for processing and reflection
Conversation starters to support collaboration between young people, families, schools, and professionals
A strengths-based approach that looks beyond behaviour and towards underlying needs
Designed for:
Psychologists and therapists
School counsellors and wellbeing teams
Occupational therapists and allied health professionals
Teachers and school staff
Parents and caregivers supporting school attendance challenges
Especially helpful when a young person is:
Avoiding school or finding attendance increasingly difficult
Experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, or distress linked to school
Struggling to communicate why school feels hard
Showing signs of sensory, social, or emotional overload
Needing support that focuses on understanding rather than compliance
After purchase, you’ll receive instant access to your digital download via the confirmation page and email.
