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By Vincent Iannelli, M.D., About.com Guide to Pediatrics since 2001

School Refusal

Monday August 25, 2008

Child on a School Bus - Candice PopikSome kids just dread going to school. For these kids, going to school may become so stressful that they have temper tantrums over going to school or complain of symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches, or chest pain, etc.

Do they have a physical problem causing these symptoms or are they all caused by school refusal? Getting to the bottom of this important issue can help get your child back in school faster and help avoid a lot of unnecessary medical tests and treatments.

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