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NAS65116

Hi

I need some advice, I've applied to start teacher training in September. Any teachers on here, what strategies do you use to help cope in school?

Thanks 

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  • in reply to NAS65116

    I have struggled a lot because i couldn't get the unwritten rules... there's this book "Unwritten rules of social relationships" by Dr Temple Grandin. It's an amazing book, you should read it if you have trouble in dealing with grown ups. This book  actually "saved" my life. You will be happy around kids.

  • in reply to Bluemoon

    I'm in a similar position to you except I'm male, I don't have a diagnosis but i am on the waiting list for an assessment. 

  • in reply to NAS65116

    I assume you are on the spectrum, right? I have no formal diagnose but i'm sure i'm on the spectrum (asperger female) and as an aspie female i think you will need (as I did) someone to translate all the neurotypical language to you. You won't understand why that kid did that, you won't understand why that mother was so rude to you or why that collegue was so mean to you, you will feel sad and anxious and you will need a neurotypical person to tell you why those things happened to you. If you are on the spectrum you will need a good therapist on a permanent basis and perhaps some medication for the anxiety. 

  • in reply to Bluemoon

    Absolutely, I've been working i a primary as a TA since September and i absolutely love it. I originally wanted to teach secondary but since doing primary i can't imagine doing anything else. What do you mean about needing someone to translate? 

  • in reply to NAS65116

    You will be okay. It will be easier for you to get children because they have no "filters". You will need a neurotypical person to translate things to you, though,  on a weekly basis. It will be a good investment. You will feel very happy around kids. (or animals). You can have both. You can have a turtle in your classroom.