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I used to teach in special education environments. Specifically I've had experience with high to mid functioning kids on the autism spectrum in science and math
by randomdrake 11y ago
I used to teach in special education environments. Specifically I've had experience with high to mid functioning kids on the autism spectrum in science and mathematics.
While I can appreciate the sentiments of folks that may find this sort of thing recognizable because of those who are self-diagnosing across the Internet (which is not a new trend BTW), I'm inclined to believe this isn't the appropriate forum for that.
I too thought this may have been something of less note or of the aforementioned tone until I got the opportunity to read the post in its entirety.
> The me that felt an overwhelming terror at the idea of travelling on the tube or getting into a lift. The me that didn’t claim child benefit for any one of my four children simply because the idea of filling in a form was too much.
> No one saw the me that would spend 14 hours straight, focused on a project, forgetting to dress. The me that felt an overwhelming terror at the idea of travelling on the tube or getting into a lift.
> I was told I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a rare genetic connective tissue disorder, which affects pretty much every part of my body, causing gastroparesis – where the digestive system simply shuts down – knees that dislocate and autonomic issues, including difficulty in regulating temperature and heart rate.
Having sat in on meetings where parents, and their children, are given the opportunity to identify with a particular condition, I can tell you that this is a profound experience, not to be taken lightly.
Being able to have a direction to go towards in identifying IEPs that may lead their child towards a different and more successful path in their lives doesn't involved "mixed feelings." This isn't limited to education.
I have no doubt this is profoundly true for adults who have the capacity to discover and explore their own route toward their feelings of betterment and belonging in this world.