26TRA849 Supporting School Avoidance: An Occupational Therapy Perspective

 

 

 

 

 

Date:    Thursday 19th November 2026
Time:    7.00 - 8.00 pm
Venue: Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Primary Teachers, SNAs & SET’s

School avoidance is rarely about simply refusing to attend. It often reflects a child who is struggling to cope with the demands of their school day. This webinar explores the many factors that contribute to school avoidance—including anxiety, sensory differences, executive functioning challenges and emotional regulation—and provides practical strategies to support attendance through understanding, adaptation and collaboration rather than escalation.

Presenter Bio: Liath Sheehan

Liath Sheehan is an Occupational Therapist based in North Cork. Liath works with children and adolescents from 0-18. Liath’s passion is providing child-led therapy that focuses on building independence and involves a child’s entire support system. Liath has completed additional training in sensory integration, cognitive behavioral therapy, feeding therapy and mindfulness for children with additional needs. @risetherapy.ie