Everyone dreads going to school at some point, but if your child with autism is frequently upset or anxious about going to school, it can be challenging to know how to help. Sometimes these fears and anxieties can cause them to have trouble in the classroom, resort to troubling behaviors, or even miss days of school. This can also make it especially difficult to adhere to your family’s daily schedule and routines. So how can you help your child with autism cope with not wanting to go to school? Here’s what you should know about school refusal.