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"I thought they were just being a typical teenager."
That's what parents tell me before they understand what EBSA really is.
If your secondary student is struggling with school attendance - Sunday night anxiety, Monday morning battles, physical symptoms that disappear at weekends - this might not be about being difficult or lazy. It could be EBSA: Emotionally Based School Avoidance.
In this video, I explain:
✅ What EBSA actually is (and what it isn't)
✅ How to recognize the signs in secondary students
✅ Why it's NOT truancy or defiance
✅ The connection to neurodivergence
✅ What recent research tells us about school distress
✅ Why your child's wellbeing matters more than attendance
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Opening
1:07 - What is EBSA?
2:18 - The signs you might be missing
4:44 - Why secondary school particularly?
6:16 - The neurodivergent connection
8:22 - What it is NOT
9:14 - Closing
ABOUT THIS SERIES:
This is Video 1 of my 4-part EBSA series for parents of secondary students. The series covers:

Recognizing EBSA (this video)
What to do in crisis moments
Daily strategies for the long haul
Alternative paths forward

FREE DOWNLOAD:
Get my comprehensive guide: "Understanding EBSA: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your Secondary Student"
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RESEARCH REFERENCED:
Fielding, C., Streeter, A., Riby, D. M., & Hanley, M. (2025). Neurodivergent Pupils' Experiences of School Distress and Attendance Difficulties. Neurodiversity. https://doi.org/10.1177/2754633025132...
ABOUT ME:
I'm Jean Ramsey, and I've spent 40 years in education and nearly 20 years as a certified coach specializing in supporting neurodivergent families. I understand EBSA from both sides - as an educator and as someone who is proudly neurodivergent myself.
Through my "Three A's" framework (Awareness, Acceptance, Action), I help families move from crisis to confidence.
CONNECT WITH ME:
🌐 Website: www.coachingforschools.com
💼 LinkedIn:   / jeanramseycoach  
📧 Email: jean@coachingforschools.com
WORK WITH ME:

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One-to-one coaching for young people and families
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You're not alone. And recognizing what's happening is the first step.
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