Complaints about attending school
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Reluctance to talk with parents about school
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Sleeping difficulties (under or over sleeping, frequently tired at home and school)
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Social withdrawal, isolating behaviour at home
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Excessive internet use (gaming, youtube and social media)
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Feeling sick before school (waking up with a headache, stomach ache or sore throat)
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Frequent crying spells or temper tantrums / aggressive behaviour
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Separation anxiety (difficulty leaving the house, getting out of the car or in the school gate)
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Unexplained absences (or often running late to school)
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Frequent crying with requests to go home
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Absences on significant days (tests, oral presentations, physical education classes)
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Conflict with teacher/s and parents
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Peer relational problems (being bullied)
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Academic difficulties
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Excessive worry about a parent when at school
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Panic symptoms
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Threats of self-harm
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