For Parents

Has a change in interest in wanting to go to school or school refusal
Has a major mood change when discussing school
Does not want to ride the bus
Does not want to participate in after-school activities or play with old friends
Has no one to eat with in the cafeteria at school
Has no one to play with during recess
Shows signs of physical distress such as headaches, stomach-aches, or nausea
Goes to the nurse and refuses to go to a certain class every day
Frequently forgets or has missing work or books when they come home
Shows a diminishing change in work habits or grades
Is sullen, angry and wants to be left alone
Acts out before bedtime or does not want to get up and get ready for school in the morning
Uses bad language that is not characteristic
Has significant behavior change after computer time or a phone call
Stays home on weekends when he/she usually wants to be with others
Needs more money on given days and doesn't have good reasons why their money is gone
Has unexplained bruises or injuries