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Many autistic adults shudder when recalling school memories.
But why do autistic people suffer so much at school?
Historically, it’s been framed that a) school is above reproach, and b) there’s always something wrong with the child who doesn’t manage, and not the environment.
Some are starting to question that.
A thread 🧵
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#School #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #EBSA #ABSA #PDA
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I think we autistics might know all this in our bones. In our hearts. Somewhere, anyway… but usually on an instinctive level.
Even if we’re not aware of our reasons or motivations, and instead struggle with shame and self-doubt (just as we’re encouraged and socialized to do).
But… clarity is the enemy of oppression!
It replaces confusion with transparency. It throws light on the landscape 🔦
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4. Quizzing your parents about whether there are ‘problems in the family’ or ‘problems at home’, when you or they have expressed that there are problems at school.
5. Pressurizing you to do things you feel you cannot, such as achieving a higher level of attendance. Sometimes this pressure can even amount to telling you that your family will be subject to fines and sanctions if you don’t attend.
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Children who struggle in school.
Five common support measures used in educational settings… that may help the children & young people a bit less than intended. In fact, that may even make things worse!
A thread 🧵
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#School #SEND #Autism #Disabled #Education #Dyslexia #Support #ActuallyAutistic #NotFineAtSchool #EBSA #Anxiety
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Anxiety is the most common reason why parents choose to take pupils out of school.
#SchoolAnxiety #EBSA
#SchoolTrauma #HomeEducation #Unschooling