Published on 12, July, 2020
I have noticed questions by carers about their children during lunch breaks. This got me thinking of my own experience.
I left school over 40 years ago and it is only in the last few years I realized I was autistic.
When I was at school a lot of lessons were quite formal which suited me. However when it came to lunchtime as all the schools I went to were nearby I went home for lunch. In the Junior school quite a few people went home for lunchtime which was nearly an hour and a half. Most occasions when I stayed it was for a club but I didn't like being at school for the whole day and especially the long lunch break.
I wonder if modern schools are more of a challenge for autistics.
Terrible for me. I found the environment too loud, smelly and bright. Meltdowns were frequent for me during school time and I was bullied relentlessly, even by a teacher, Mr Sharp, who seemed to have it in for me from day one.
Worst years of my life. I would never repeat them and always feel sorry for anyone who has to go through it.