When my daughter began showing school avoidance and I was told it was just “separation anxiety” I was so upset because I knew it wasn’t the problem. The separation anxiety was a reaction to not feeling safe when I wasn’t around. It was an indication of an unmet need. When I spoke to the paediatrician at a review and I explained that the early services had stated the issue was separation anxiety the professional asked me one question: Does she separate from you at other times? I answered yes. My