school refusal in the ny times

[bronxmom2]

Hi-- I read this the other day. Like many of us, perhaps I see PANDAS everywhere... but I couldn't help but notice the frequent mention of "sore throats" here and the total disconnect between physical and mental health practice reflected here.

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/14/health/14klass.html

[nevergiveup]

Wow, my dd misssed half of last year, becuz we took her out for flu season. I am insisting she attend everyday of school now that she can, I have even fought hard to get ivig on Friday evenings so she never misseS A DAY. Missing school is so hard on my dd and socially its a disaster. IT IS TRULY A STRUGGLE THIS ILLNESS.