The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) is the psychological service of the Department of Education and provides educational psychological support to primary, post-primary and special schools in Ireland. The following guidance document, developed by NEPS were designed to provide parents/guardians information on how to support students who display reluctant attendance and school avoidance behaviour.

Supporting your Child when they are Reluctant to Attend School. Guidance for parents and guardians of Primary School children

Supporting your Child when they are Reluctant to Attend School. Guidance for parents and guardians of Post-Primary School children

Wexford CYPSC in partnership with members of an interagency steering group developed the Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Resource Pack .  The pack was developed to provide information and practical tools on how to address EBSA.  This pack is divided into sections specifically designed for young people, parents and professionals who can read the pack in its entirety or navigate to the section that is most appropriate to them.

It also includes a section for supporting autistic children and young people.