A similarity among children with separation anxiety and those with school refusal is that they both fear going to school and often stay home. The difference in the symptoms of these diagnoses is that:

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Children with school refusal often have a variety of fears related to school, such as fear of others, academic fears, and fears of objects at school. On the other hand, in separation anxiety, the fear is limited to being away from a specific person or people. Option A is incorrect as children with school refusal may require professional intervention to overcome their fears. Option B is incorrect as separation anxiety does not always last into adulthood. Option C is incorrect as separation anxiety is not limited to school but can also occur in other situations where the child is separated from their attachment figure.

A Similarity Among Children with Separation Anxiety and Those with School