Ritiro sociale e hikikomori a scuola: segnali e strategie di intervento | Con dott.ssa Nadia Trecca

The phenomenon of social withdrawal and "hikikomori" among adolescents is rapidly growing and often risks being underestimated or confused with simple apathy and disinterest. In this exclusive interview for Fuoriclasse, Irene Gualdo discusses the issue in depth with Dr. Nadia Trecca, a psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in working with adolescents, young adults, and their families. Let's discover together how to recognize the early warning signs of social withdrawal, which Dr. Trecca divides into quantitative parameters (intermittent absences and systematic tardiness) and qualitative indicators (discomfort in seemingly "unsuspecting" youth, often with unrecognized cognitive abilities or as group leaders). During the interview, the essential difference between social withdrawal (an early warning sign that can be addressed) and hikikomori (the phase of extreme isolation in which the student completely withdraws into their room) is explained. The video offers practical and regulatory advice for teachers, illustrating how schools can use tools such as the Personalized Learning Plan (PdP) based purely on teaching observations, without having to wait the lengthy wait times of the healthcare system for a clinical diagnosis (as required by the 2012 Directive and the 2013 Ministerial Decree). The importance of emotional awareness tools such as the "Wheel of Life" is also discussed, as well as the fundamental and unexpected role of technical subject teachers in keeping students engaged in school through their passions. ⏳ Video Chapters (Timestamps for navigation): 00:04:14 - Introduction: Why it is urgent to talk about social withdrawal at school. 00:07:39 - Substantial difference between social withdrawal and the hikikomori phenomenon. 00:15:10 - Quantitative warning signs: systematic absences and tardiness. 00:20:18 - Qualitative signals: the distress of "unsuspecting" and gifted children. 00:25:24 - Using the "Wheel of Life" for emotional and relational awareness. 00:33:05 - School intervention tools: personalization through the PdP. 00:36:59 - The role of home-based learning in the most complex cases. 00:47:42 - How and why to activate a PdP without a clinical diagnosis. 00:51:52 - The strategic importance of technical subject teachers for inclusion. 00:54:34 - The Steel Flowers Association and the "Out of the Room" project. 00:59:21 - Educating about emotions: why you should watch "Inside Out 1 and 2" in class. 🔗 Useful Links, Projects, and Resources: Support the fundraising campaign on Produzioni dal Basso for the "Fuori dalla stanza" project: a national toll-free number created to help schools and families prevent social withdrawal (active until May 29th to fund the first 12 months of service and a comprehensive mapping of the area). Visit the Fiori d'Acciaio Association website: www.fioridacciaio.net. Learn more about Fuoriclasse Academy: www.fuoriclasseacademy.com. 📌 Hashtag #RitiroSociale #Hikikomori #ScuolaItaliana #Docenti #PsicologiaScolastica #Adolescenza #BenessereA_Scuola #DispersioneScolastica #PdP #InclusioneScolastica #Fuoriclasse #FioriDAcciaio Would you like me to also create a more detailed report in text format on these tools, or would you prefer to summarize the key concepts in flashcards for teachers?