Can’t not won’t, Part 7

Presented by Educational Psychologist Dr Lucy Amelia Smith and Dr Zoe Camplin

Part 7. EBSA and Neurodiversity

About this series.

SGPC and the South Glos Educational Psychology team have teamed up to create a series of video guides designed specifically for parent carers on the topic of emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)

These videos give information on EBSA, starting with the Psychology of EBSA including working with schools through to Recovery to Rediscovery.

Select below to be taken to the exact section of the video you are interested in:

The handout accompanying this video has further information and support for families.

Other topics in this series:

• Part 1:  Understanding the Psychology behind EBSA and the approaches taken to meet EBSA needs

• Part 2: A joined up approach between schools and parents/carers

• Part 3: Health and Wellbeing (including sleep)

• Part 4: Parent Wellbeing: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Part 5: Emotion Coaching

• Part 6: Recovery to Rediscovery

Content is accurate at the time of recording and reflects current research and guidance - Nov 2025