Episode 56: When Schools Say Everything is Fine

PiP Cast: Perspectives in Paeds · Jul 16, 2026 · 39m

In this episode, Caitlin is joined by Emily and Caity to unpack when families and clinicians are told that "everything's fine at school." They explore the role of masking, why fluctuating functioning means "fine" participation often comes at a cost paid at home and how mixed presentations across settings can complicate diagnosis, delay support, and leave families feeling disbelieved.

The team shares their own experiences of what it has looked like when working with schools to build participation for their clients, and how clinicians can support schools to notice needs that aren't always…